7 state swimming areas closed due to high bacteria levels

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Multiple state swimming areas are closed due to high bacterial levels.

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:

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  • 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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