Public Beaches
Public beaches in Connecticut are regulated by the local health departments/districts. Beaches at State Parks are controlled by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Connecticut's 2018 Beach Grant Annual Report to US EPA
Beaches
The Connecticut Department of Public Health implements a US EPA grant funded by the Beach Act. The activities in this grant funded project focus on coastal beaches. To learn more, go to New England Beaches - EPA
Beach Closure Information
Public Beaches:
For the most up-to-date information concerning the status of a public beach you should contact your local health department. A list of local health departments is available here.
State Park Beaches:
For the most up-to-date information concerning the status of a State Park Beaches, go to the State Swimming Area Water Quality Report .
Further Information
Regulations pertaining to Public Swimming Areas:
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19a-36-B61 Regs effective 3-17-2014
- 2007-16 Circular Letter Safe Bathing Season
Links:
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Guidelines for Monitoring Bathing Water and Beach Closure
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health Swimming
If you need further information, please contact:
Recreation Program (Beaches)
410 Capitol Avenue, MS#12REC
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134