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Swimming Advisory Issued At 7 Islip Beaches After Heavy Rain
Suffolk health officials are advising against swimming at seven Town of Islip beaches following heavy rainfall.
ISLIP, NY — Suffolk County health officials are advising against swimming at seven beaches across the Town of Islip following heavy rainfall.
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said bacteria levels at the affected beaches could exceed New York State standards because of stormwater runoff.
The affected beaches are:
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- West Islip Beach, West Islip
- Benjamins Beach, Bay Shore
- Islip Beach, Islip
- East Islip Beach, East Islip
- West Oaks Recreation Club Beach, West Sayville
- Brightwaters Village Beach, Brightwaters
- Bayport Beach, Bayport
Health officials recommend suspending swimming and other water contact until the waters have been flushed by two successive tidal cycles, or at least 24 hours after the rain ends.
The advisory is expected to be lifted Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 a.m.
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