Long Island Issues Bathing Advisories for Over 75 Beaches Following Heavy Rainfall

Alert Issued for Long Island Beaches Following Rainfall

Residents and visitors looking to enjoy the sandy shores of Long Island this weekend should take caution, as health authorities have issued bathing advisories for over 75 beaches in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The advisories come in response to heightened levels of bacteria detected after a series of heavy rainstorms on Thursday.

Bacterial Contamination Concerns

As stormwater runoff can significantly elevate bacteria levels in coastal areas, officials emphasize the importance of public safety when it comes to recreational water activities. The impacted areas are especially prone to runoff after heavy rainfall, which can introduce contaminants into the water.

Nassau County Beaches Affected

A total of 16 beaches on Long Island’s north and south shores are currently under advisory in Nassau County. The specific locations are:

Centre Island Sound
Creek Club
Lattingtown Beach
Laurel Hollow Beach
Morgan Sound
North Hempstead Beach Park
Piping Rock Beach Club
Pryibil Beach
Ransom Beach
Theodore Roosevelt Beach
Sea Cliff Village Beach
Soundside Beach
Stehli Beach
Tappen Beach
Island Park Beach
Philip Healey Beach

Suffolk County Beaches Affected

In Suffolk County, the situation is even more extensive, with a total of 62 beaches falling under advisories. Key locations include:

Amityville Village Beach
Tanner Park
Venetian Shores Beach
Sound Beach POA East
Sound Beach POA West
Tides Beach
Beech Road Beach (NSBA)
Broadway Beach (NSBA)
Friendship Drive Beach (NSBA)
Shoreham Village Beach
Corey Beach
Stony Brook Beach
Miller Place Park Beach
Woodhull Landing POA Beach
Bayberry Cove Beach
Bayview Beach

Expected Advisory Lifting

Health officials project that these advisories will be rescinded by 8 a.m. on Saturday, just in time for an ideal weekend of weather. As a preventive measure, residents should ideally wait for two complete tidal cycles after the rain ends before engaging in swimming or other water activities.