Bacteria ranges shut Rocky Neck and different Connecticut swimming areas after storms

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – Bacteria ranges at Rocky Neck State Park, Squantz Pond and Wadsworth Falls are too excessive for swimming following this week’s storms, state officers mentioned Wednesday. Clinton Town Beach can also be closed.

Results from DEEP got here again round 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The water in any respect three state-tested areas stays off limits, and DEEP retested the water Wednesday with outcomes anticipated Thursday round 3 p.m.

Fourth closure this 12 months at Rocky Neck

Wednesday marks the fourth water closure of the season at Rocky Neck resulting from micro organism. Red flags have been flying and indicators posted on the seaside directed guests to keep away from the water.

The state assessments water weekly at 21 spots throughout the summer season and retests every day if ranges are elevated. Local well being departments check different swimming areas, together with Clinton Town Beach.

“You’re not going to want to go in the water,” mentioned Jack Whiting, Clinton Town Beach supervisor. “Not going to want to walk along the water if you have cuts on your feet because it might make you sick.”

Families make do on the sand

Several households mentioned they realized of the closure solely after arriving on the seaside.

“We found out when we got here so they’ve been playing in the sand,” mentioned Lexi Lough of Wethersfield. When requested what the household would do as an alternative, she mentioned: “Sandcastles, reading, napping.”

The Donnelly household drove from East Haven earlier than studying the water was closed.

“We didn’t know until we arrived, it is what it is, we are already here,” mentioned Connor Donnelly of East Haven.

When requested what he deliberate to do as an alternative of swimming, Nash Donnelly mentioned: “Playing Spikeball.”

“We got beach football, some baseball gloves, so we got some stuff to do,” Connor Donnelly added.