Health Dept. Closes Coveleigh Club Beach
On Monday, the Westchester County Department of Health (DOH) closed the beach at Coveleigh Club in Rye until further notice due to the more than two inches of rainfall over the prior 24 hours. The DOH preemptively closed the beach, along with others in Mamaroneck and New Rochelle.
Heavy rains and discharges from stormwater drains directly affect these waters. As a result, these waters may contain high levels of harmful bacteria that may cause illness after a heavy rain. The DOH is warning people to avoid contact with the water in the immediate area until further notice.
Threshold levels have been established by the DOH to promote a guide for the closing of beaches located within the protected area of Mamaroneck Harbor, the open water of Coveleigh and Davenport Neck in New Rochelle.
- Greater than 1/2 inch of rain = 1 day closure
- Greater than 1 inch of rain = 2 day closure
- Greater than 2 inches of rain = to be determined
If you plan on going to Coveleigh or other nearby beaches after a rainfall, check to make sure they are open by calling the beach.
