Category 2: These are beaches without sufficient resampling data or with unsatisfactory resampling data.

The beaches are closed following an exceedance if other water quality factors (such as current weather or beach waterĬonditions) are not satisfactory or if the sample exceeds a second time. If other water quality factorsĪre satisfactory at the time of resampling, the beach will remain open and the closure decision will be deferred until the resample resultsĪre obtained. If these beaches are subject to an exceedance, they are immediately resampled.Category 1: These are beaches with low rates of exceedance, satisfactory resample results within 24 hours, and/or wet.Used to assign beaches to one of two categories. This historical data on the frequency of exceedances and the drop-off rates of indicator bacteria from beaches statewide has been Naturally occurring sand or soil bacteria or other factors.Ĭlosure decisions are based upon monitoring results in combination with other factors that influence water quality, including waterĬonditions (sewage overflows, cold temperatures, or high waves), environmental conditions (thunderstorms, strong winds), and historicalĭata. They may be related to land uses in the watershed stormwater runoff The causes of elevated bacteria levels are not always clear. Public notified 18-24 hours after an elevated concentration of bacteria occurs. State Park beaches are closed when there is a known or anticipated risk to public health or safety. Through a link available on the webpage of each park with a swimming beach. Will be posted daily at the park office and posted at the beach when there is an exceedance, results can also be accessed from this page and Test results are available approximately 24 hours after the samples are taken, as sample analysis takes approximately 18-24 hours. A result equal to or above 104 enterococci colonies/100 ml represents an exceedance of the state standard.įor additional information visit: The NYS Department of Health sanitary code. Ocean (saltwater) samples are analyzed for enterococcus.A result equal to or above 235 E.coli colonies/100 ml represents an exceedance of the state standard. Freshwater samples are analyzed for Escherichia coli (E.coli).State Park beaches are sampled at least once a week for bacterial indicators of impaired water quality. Swimming is a fun and active way to experience our parks and we welcome you to enjoy our designated swim areas, while For the most up-to-date beach status, call the park before you go! Beach Water Quality and New York State Parksįrom the coasts of Long Island, to Buffalo, to pristine lakes in between, New York State parks abound with 67 beaches to enjoy in the

Huntington beach ocean waves