What bacteria is in the Long Island waters?
What bacteria is in the Long Island waters? Vibrio bacteria are naturally occurring, but are present in higher concentrations in the summer when the salt water in the Long Island Sound is warmer, and filter-feeding shellfish, like oysters, can concentrate vibrio in their flesh when it's present in the water.
What beaches in Long Island have fecal contamination?
In Suffolk County, Babylon's Tanner Park had potentially unsafe levels on 48% of testing days; Islip's Benjamin's Beach and Bayport Beach reached those levels on 45% and 28% of testing days. In Nassau, Hempstead's Hewlett Point Beach reached potentially unsafe levels on 28% of testing days.
Can you swim at Long beach NY?
Please take a moment to review our Beach & Boardwalk Rules and Regulations. Only swim when a lifeguard is on duty. Swimming is prohibited when there is not a lifeguard on duty. When you hear the lifeguard whistle, look at the lifeguard.