After closing for a few days due to high bacteria levels, several Connecticut beaches have reopened for swimming.

Storm runoff can cause bacteria levels to spike, prompting beach closures.

Beaches across the state of Connecticut are closed for swimming this week due to elevated bacteria levels in the water.

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The closures include beaches at three of the state's four shoreline state parks.

Several Connecticut swimming areas are closed due to the potential of bacteria in the water. The heavy rain over the past few ...

Several beaches in West Haven were shut down due to elevated bacteria levels, officials said. The West Haven Health Department said Oak Street A, Oak Street B, Morse Avenue, South Street, Lake Street, ...

Good news for those looking to swim at the beach this summer — more than three-quarters of Connecticut’s beaches along Long Island Sound had consistently clean water last summer, receiving “A” or “B” ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As temperatures continue to climb Wednesday amid extreme heat warnings across the state, several Connecticut beaches announced they are closed for swimming. Heat indexes are ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hoo has seen a snowy owl in Connecticut this season? The majestic birds have been spotted at multiple beaches in the state in the last couple of days, according to ...

As warmer weather and sunshine draws crowds to Connecticut beaches and state parks, officials say there are several rules in effect that visitors should know about. Officials with the Connecticut ...

Beaches in Stratford and Clinton are closed to swimmers for at least the remainder of Wednesday. These closures come as temperatures exceed 100 degrees across the state for the next several days. The ...