August 8, 2013

Three Beaches Closed to Bathing

Uniondale, NY - Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has closed the following three South Shore beaches to bathing as a precautionary measure, effective today, August 8, 2013. Storm water runoff can have a negative impact by elevating bacterial levels and affecting bathing water quality.

3 Nassau County South Shore Beaches

Biltmore Beach Club in Massapequa

Philip Healey Beach in Massapequa

Merrick Estates Civic Association

To speak with a Nassau County Department of Health 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.

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