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8 NY State Park Beaches Closed: Bacteria, Algae & Rain Hit
7 Jul
Summary
- Eight New York state park beaches are closed due to bacteria, algal blooms, and heavy rain.
- High levels of E. coli bacteria have caused three beaches to be shut down.
- State officials monitor water quality weekly for bacteria and algal blooms.
Eight swimming beaches within New York state parks have been closed, impacting public access to recreational waters. These closures stem from various water quality issues, including elevated bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms, and the effects of heavy rainfall.
Three specific beaches have been shut down due to high concentrations of E. coli bacteria, a serious public health concern. Additionally, two other beaches are closed because of detected harmful algal blooms. The remaining closures are attributed to recent heavy rainfall impacting water conditions.
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation routinely tests all 67 state-owned swimming beaches. Samples are analyzed weekly for bacteria like E. coli in freshwater and enterococcus in ocean water, with results posted promptly. Beach advisories or closures are issued when water quality standards are exceeded to protect public health.
