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Health officials project that these advisories will be rescinded by 8 a.m. on Saturday, just in time for an ideal weekend of weather.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.
Beach Advisory Table
| County | Number of Affected Beaches |
|---|---|
| Nassau | 16 |
| Suffolk | 62 |
| Total | 78 |
Residents are encouraged to stay informed and heed the advisories for their safety. Enjoy the beach responsibly once the advisory is lifted!
