CRAHD performs weekly bathing water sampling of

all Public Beaches from around Memorial Day through

Labor Day.  Bathing water quality is measured by the

presence of enterococcal organisms. These organisms may

indicate the presence of potentially harmful bacteria.

 

CT issues guidelines for bathing water quality standards  

that are considered unsatisfactory for bathing

Saltwater:      >104 colonies per 100 ml of saltwater

Freshwater:   >235 colonies per 100 ml of freshwater