Seven state swimming areas are closed due to high bacterial levels.
According to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the following parks are closed:
- Gardner Lake State Park in Salem
- Gay City State Park in Hebron
- Indian Wells State Park in Shelton
- Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent
- Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield
- Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield
- Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford
The swimming areas and beaches are tested weekly by DEEP and are analyzed at the Department of Public Health Lab.
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