August 16, 2012

4 Beaches Closed to Bathing

Uniondale, NY - Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has closed the following 4 North Shore beaches to bathing as a precautionary measure, effective today, August 16,2012. Storm water runoff can have a negative impact by elevating bacterial levels and affecting bathing water quality.

4 Nassau County North Shore Beaches:

Morgan Sound

North Hempstead Beach Park

Sea Cliff Village Beach

Tappen Beach

To speak with a Health Department representative, weekdays, 9:00 A.M. – 4:45 P.M., call 516-227-9717.

For up-to-date recorded information on beach closings and openings, call 516-227-9700.

###