Yale New Haven Health Doctor on Swimming in Bacteria-Infested Water

Yale New Haven Health doctor on swimming in bacteria-infested water

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Many beaches and swimming areas in Connecticut were closed this week due to elevated bacteria levels in water. These Connecticut bodies of water are closed due to bacteria levels As of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Lake Warmaug in Kent and Indian Well State Park in Shelton were closed. Dr. Melanie Raffoul, the chief medical officer at Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, spoke about the risks of swimming in bacteria-infested …

High bacteria levels close swimming at Laurel Lake in Pine Grove Furnace State Park

According to Pine Grove Furnace State Park officials, routine water testing identified high counts of E.coli.

Beaches in Newport News and York County placed under swimming advisories

Health officials said Wednesday a few Peninsula beaches were under a swimming advisory, meaning the public should avoid activities in the water there. Hilton and Huntington Beach in Newport News and Yorktown Beach were all placed under the advisory based on readings from samples collected Tuesday. Signs have been posted at the beaches alerting visitors of the advisory. Health officials said people who swim or play in waters are at increased risk…

High bacteria levels close swimming at Cumberland County lake

Pine Grove Furnace State Park on Wednesday said Laurel Lake in Cooke Township, Cumberland County is closed for swimming due to high levels of E. coli.

Swimming prohibited at Hilton, Huntington beaches during advisory

Health officials issued swimming advisories for two Newport News beaches due to high bacteria levels.