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Runoff Spikes Bacteria, Forces Closure of Two Connecticut Beaches

7/10/2026

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Runoff with fertilizer, oil and animal waste raised bacteria, prompting Connecticut River Area Health District and Clinton Health Department to close Harvey’s Beach in Old Saybrook and Clinton Town Beach because levels exceeded safe limits.
Officials will retest Harvey’s Beach Friday and conduct tests until counts fall to acceptable levels.
Save the Sound’s report gave A or B grades to 55 of 72 Connecticut Long Island Sound beaches in 2025.

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Story summary

Runoff with fertilizer, oil and animal waste raised bacteria, prompting Connecticut River Area Health District and Clinton Health Department to close Harvey’s Beach in Old Saybrook and Clinton Town Beach because levels exceeded safe limits.
Officials will retest Harvey’s Beach Friday and conduct tests until counts fall to acceptable levels.
Save the Sound’s report gave A or B grades to 55 of 72 Connecticut Long Island Sound beaches in 2025.