HARTFORD, Conn — The swimming areas in three state parks are closed to swimmers Tuesday after indicator bacteria was found in the water.
Day Pond State Park in Colchester, Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middlefield/Middletown and Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford had their swimming areas closed.
Indicator bacteria are not pathogens that cause disease but are used to evaluate the potential for contaminated bodies of water, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
At least one municipally run swimming area is closed after testing as well: Lakewood Beach in Waterbury.
This list changes periodically. Check here for the latest closings.
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