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Sewage Spill Fouls Hudson River: Swim Advisory Issued
3 Jul
Summary
- Residents advised to avoid Hudson River recreation on July 3rd.
- Power failure at Yonkers Sewage Treatment Plant caused the advisory.
- Multiple Hudson River communities are affected by the health warning.
A power failure at the Yonkers Sewage Treatment Plant has prompted the Westchester County Department of Health to issue an advisory for the Hudson River. Residents are strongly discouraged from engaging in recreational activities on Friday, July 3rd, and until further notice.
The advisory impacts multiple Hudson River communities. Activities such as swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, boating with water contact, and fishing are not recommended. The Philipse Manor Beach Club in Sleepy Hollow has also suspended all boating and swimming.
County officials emphasized that the warning was issued as a precautionary measure. This action follows the sewage treatment system failure and potential consequences for the river's water quality. The situation is ongoing as assessments continue.
