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NYC Beaches: High Bacteria Levels Force Swimming Advisories
24 Jul
Summary
- Nine NYC-area beaches now have advisories due to water quality.
- Elevated bacteria levels pose a health risk to swimmers.
- Beaches remain open but swimming is not recommended.
Nine beaches in the New York City area are currently under swimming advisories because of concerns regarding water quality. These advisories, issued by the New York City Department of Health, indicate that bacteria levels have risen, making swimming or wading inadvisable for public health protection. The city actively monitors over 20 beaches from June through September, the official swimming season.
Two private beaches in the Bronx, White Cross Fishing Club and American Turner Beach Club, are among those with the highest detected bacteria levels. While these beaches remain accessible, authorities strongly caution against entering the water. Testing for enterococci and E. coli bacteria is conducted weekly to detect potential fecal pollution. In addition to city beaches, five New York state park beaches are also under advisory or closed due to similar water quality issues.
