Announcing our latest Blue Water Task Force Report!
We are pleased to share our latest Eastern Long Island Blue Water Task Force Report! Every year, we share the results of our water testing program, which detects potentially harmful bacteria in our waterways.
Our 2025 results are consistent with trends detected in previous years. Each year, our water quality results indicate that many East End sites frequently experience high bacteria levels that exceed health standards. Ocean and bay beaches generally test clean, seldom showing high bacteria levels because of the water exchange and mixing that occurs at these sites. Bacteria at these sites, however, can be elevated during the busy tourist season or after rainfall or other heavy storm events.
The full report can be viewed here.
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to make any recommendations about our report or the Blue Water Task Force Program, please reach out to bwtf@easternli.surfrider.org.
Brody joined Surfrider in 2025 as Chapter Manager for the Eastern Long Island Chapter, after getting his start with the organization as an intern in Summer 2024. He graduated from Pomona College in 2025 with a B.A. in Environmental Analysis & Economics.