Suffolk County, NY
08/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2026 14:37
Three Beaches Closed to Bathing
Three Beaches Closed to Bathing
- 18 August 2026
- Author: Davis, Elijah
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The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is advising that three beaches are closed to bathing due to findings of bacterial levels exceeding acceptable criteria.
- Ronkonkoma Beach on Lake Ronkonkoma (Town of Islip)
- Gold Star Battalion Beach in Huntington
- Venetian Shores Beach in Lindenhurst
According to Suffolk County Department of Health Services Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott, bathing in bacteria-contaminated water can result in gastrointestinal illness, as well as infections of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that the bacteria have subsided to acceptable levels.
For the latest information on affected beaches, call the Bathing Beach hotline at 631-852-5822 or contact the SCDHS Office of Ecology at 631-852-5760 during business hours.
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