2021 Summary

Note: Bacteria results available for download in this map are from samples collected from each of the state-owned swimming areas for the most recent year available.To download bacteria results from all state-owned swimming areas for the most recent year, click here.


2021 Closures

Number of Closures


Number of Days Closed


Historical Closure Data 1998 - 2021

Closures

1. 2011 - Results impacted by Hurricane Irene (last week of beach season)
2. 2017 - Results impacted by change in sampling protocol
(samples collected Thursday/Friday led to an increase in weekend closures)
3. 2018 - Wharton Brook swimming area closed for entire 2018 season and not sampled
4. 2020 - Results impacted by COVID-19
(inland beaches not sampled until 7/14/20, 7 inland beaches remained closed due to COVID-19 policy)
5. 2021 - Mashamoquet Brook swimming area closed for entire 2021 season and not sampled
6. 2022 - Mashamoquet Brook swimming area closed for entire 2022 season and not sampled


Days Closed

1. 2011 - Results impacted by Hurricane Irene (last week of beach season)
2. 2017 - Results impacted by change in sampling protocol
(samples collected Thursday/Friday led to an increase in weekend closures)
3. 2018 - Wharton Brook swimming area closed for entire 2018 season and not sampled
4. 2020 - Results impacted by COVID-19
(inland beaches not sampled until 7/14/20, 7 inland beaches remained closed due to COVID-19 policy)
5. 2021 - Mashamoquet Brook swimming area closed for entire 2021 season and not sampled
6. 2022 - Mashamoquet Brook swimming area closed for entire 2022 season and not sampled


Days Closed per Beach (Marine)

1. 2011 - Results impacted by Hurricane Irene (last week of beach season)
2. 2017 - Results impacted by change in sampling protocol
(samples collected Thursday/Friday led to an increase in weekend closures)
3. 2018 - Wharton Brook swimming area closed for entire 2018 season and not sampled
4. 2020 - Results impacted by COVID-19
(inland beaches not sampled until 7/14/20, 7 inland beaches remained closed due to COVID-19 policy)
5. 2021 - Mashamoquet Brook swimming area closed for entire 2021 season and not sampled
6. 2022 - Mashamoquet Brook swimming area closed for entire 2022 season and not sampled


Days Closed per Beach (Fresh)

1. 2011 - Results impacted by Hurricane Irene (last week of beach season)
2. 2017 - Results impacted by change in sampling protocol
(samples collected Thursday/Friday led to an increase in weekend closures)
3. 2018 - Wharton Brook swimming area closed for entire 2018 season and not sampled
4. 2020 - Results impacted by COVID-19
(inland beaches not sampled until 7/14/20, 7 inland beaches remained closed due to COVID-19 policy)
5. 2021 - Mashamoquet Brook swimming area closed for entire 2021 season and not sampled
6. 2022 - Mashamoquet Brook swimming area closed for entire 2022 season and not sampled