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Ozone Health Advisory For Wednesday July 6, 2016

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an ozone health advisory for the Long Island region, for Wednesday July 6, 2016.

Ground Treatment for Mosquitoes Scheduled

If weather permits, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of Fire Island as part of its ongoing effort to control adult mosquitoes.

Aerial Larvicide Notice

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of some salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae.

Advisory against Bathing at 65 Suffolk County Beaches Due to Heavy Rainfall

Due to the heavy rainfall that occurred overnight and today (7/5/16), the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 65 beaches. The advisory is based on the potential for the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards.

New Cyanobacteria Blooms in Middle Island, Setauket, East Hampton and Wainscott

Recent sampling performed by SUNY Stony Brook has confirmed new cyanobacteria blooms, more commonly known as blue–green algae, in Spring Lake in Middle Island, Setauket Mill Pond in Setauket, Georgica Pond in East Hampton, and Wainscott Pond in Wainscott. Old Town Pond and Lake Ronkonkoma have been removed from the advisory list
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