Brewerton, N.Y. - Onondaga County Health Department announced today that Oneida Shores Beach in Brewerton is closed for swimming due to elevated levels of E Coli bacteria in the water.
Swimming will not be allowed until bacteria levels return to acceptable levels.
Most varieties of E. coli are harmless or cause brief diarrhea. While only some types of bacteria will cause gastrointestinal illness, the presence of E. coli bacteria is an indicator of increased general bacterial action in the water.
This closure does not affect Oneida Shores’ other amenities during normal hours of operation.
While Oneida Shores is closed to swimming, the public is encouraged to use Jamesville Beach as an alternative.