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Residents Advised Against Swimming at 12 Local Beaches

Heavy rains could lead to increase in bacteria in water, health officials say.

If you’re dreaming of a dip in the ocean to cool off after work, think again.

Suffolk County Department of Health issued a health advisory against swimming at 12 beaches in the Miller Place-Rocky Point area due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday night. 

Suffolk health officials say they fear the heavy rains may cause the level of bacteria in coastal waters to rise above New York state standards for bathing.

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“These beaches are heavily influenced by storm-water runoff from the surrounding watersheds and/or adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an enclosed embayment, experience limited tidal flushing,” reads the advisory.

The beaches affected in the Miller Place-Rocky Point area include:

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  • Sound Beach POA West, Sound Beach
  • Tides Beach, Sound Beach
  • Beech Road Beach, Rocky Point
  • Broadway Beach, Rocky Point
  • Friendship Drive Beach, Rocky Point
  • Shoreham Village Beach, Shoreham
  • Shoreham Beach, East Shoreham
  • Shoreham Shore Club Beach, East Shoreham
  • Miller Place Park Beach, Miller Place
  • Scotts Beach, Sound Beach
  • Woodhull Landing POA Beach, Miller Place
  • Terraces on the Sound, Rocky Point

Officials advise swimmers that it's best to stay out of the water until at least 24 hours – meaning two successive tidal cycles – after the heavy rain stops. For more information, beachgoers can visit www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health or call 631-852-5822.

This advisory is expected to be lifted at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 25. 


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