Vernon’s Valley Falls Beach Closed; Newhoca Beach Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday for Swimming
(VERNON, Connecticut) – Runoff from recent rains has caused an increased bacteria count in the water at Valley Falls Pond, according to the North Central District Health Department.
As a result, the Town of Vernon Parks and Recreation Department has closed Valley Falls Beach to swimming and posted signs warning residents to stay out of the water. The Town’s Newhoca Beach at 185 Grier Road will be open for swimming Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 16-18, 2021. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
Additional testing of the water at Valley Falls is scheduled for Monday.