Health Alerts & News
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Swimming closed due to excessive rainfall
Read more: Swimming closed due to excessive rainfallDue to excessive rainfall over the past 24 hours (greater than 1.5 inches), swimming is closed at Burying Hill, Campo Beach and Bisceglie Pond. Swimming can resume on Thursday, July 9th, pending no further weather events.
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We’re Hiring!
Read more: We’re Hiring!AHD is looking to expand our administrative team. Click here to learn more about the position.
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AHD website recognized
Read more: AHD website recognizedThe Aspetuck Health District website redesign has been honored with a Silver Award of Distinction from the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards. Congratulations and thank you to our website design partner, Daydream Communications! To learn more, click here.
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Beach water testing resumes May 18th
Read more: Beach water testing resumes May 18thThe 2026 beach water testing season begins on May 18th, with enhanced testing and reporting protocols. The improved process builds upon the State of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) Guidelines for Monitoring Swimming Water and Closure Protocol, and now includes additional beach water samples and…
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State Reports Tick Activity High
Read more: State Reports Tick Activity HighConnecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) scientists are reporting that tick activity is already very high this season. Tick samples sent to the CAES lab are testing positive for Lyme disease at a higher than average rate. Residents who spend time outside should take precautions. Residents are encouraged to submit ticks removed from their bodies to…
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Buying a Home with Septic? Things to Know
Read more: Buying a Home with Septic? Things to KnowWhen purchasing a home with a septic system, prospective buyers can have many questions. What does the existing septic system consist of? Is it working properly? How long will it last? If it fails, how much will a replacement system cost? Connecticut Department of Public health put together this a Fact Sheet to guide prospective…
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Be Tick Aware: Lone Star ticks & Alpha-gal syndrome
Read more: Be Tick Aware: Lone Star ticks & Alpha-gal syndromeTick bite prevention is important all year round. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is caused by certain tick bites. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), in the United States, AGS is primarily associated with the bite of a lone star tick, and less commonly by the bite of a blacklegged tick or a western blacklegged tick.…
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Indoor Air Quality – Mold, Radon, Smoke, & More
Read more: Indoor Air Quality – Mold, Radon, Smoke, & MoreIndoor Air Quality impacts everyone, including those who may be more vulnerable – children, the elderly, and people with health conditions like asthma and heart disease. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. Learn about common pollutants and how to address them. Understanding and controlling common pollutants…
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West Nile Virus
Read more: West Nile VirusJuly 21, 2025 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Easton The CT Mosquito Management Program has advised the Aspetuck Health District that a pool of mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Easton at the Sport Hill Road collection site. While this is Easton’s first notification of the season, mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus have also been…
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Swimming Closures & Updates
Read more: Swimming Closures & UpdatesLocation Town Status Compo Beach Westport Closed Burying Hill Westport Closed Bisceglie Pond Weston Closed Old Mill Beach (please use the Sherwood Island Park status at State Swimming Water Quality Report | Connecticut State Parks and Forests Click here to learn more about how Aspetuck Health District monitors water quality at beaches.