Several Connecticut beaches closed due to elevated bacteria levels

Several beaches in the state are closed because of elevated bacteria levels.

Multiple beaches in West Haven are closed to swimming. One beach in Milford and one in Westport were also closed, but have since reopened.

“Typically, we see the bacteria levels rise immediately following a significant rain event, and as temperatures continue to rise we expect those types of events to have greater impact later on in the season,” Danielle Holmes, of the Ledge Light Health District, which checks locations in southeast Connecticut, said.

These are the beaches that are closed:

Bridgeport

City officials said all swimming areas and beaches in Bridgeport are closed until further notice.

West Haven

The West Haven Health Department said the following beaches are closed to swimming and fishing:

• Morse Avenue
• Lake Street

Health officials said the elevated bacteria levels in West Haven are due to heavy rain.

Fairfield

Swimming at Lake Mohegan and South Pine Creek beach will be closed Thursday and Friday.

The health department said sample results exceeded toe closure criteria.

Norwalk

Several Norwalk beaches were closed for swimming Thursday, but have since reopened.

You can see the full list here.