Ledge Light Health District

07/22/2025

Looking for a fun and informative way to spend your afternoon with the kids? Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event on Wednesday, August 6th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at The Place. This event will be packed with:
🎨 Fun Activities
🍎 Tasty Snacks
👶 Info on Infant & Toddler Care
🏫 Preschool & Community Programs
🩺 Health & Safety Resources
🎭 Don’t miss Poppi’s Planet Performance at 4:30 PM!

07/21/2025

Mosquitoes are more than just annoying—they can carry serious diseases. Protect yourself and your family with the 3 D’s of Defense:

✅ Drain standing water around your home
👕 Dress in light-colored, loose-fitting clothes
🧴 Defend with EPA-approved mosquito repellents

07/17/2025

There are currently no swimming advisories or closures in effect at any LLHD-monitored beaches.

Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Wednesday, July 16, and all bathing water sample results were below the bacterial action levels set by the State of Connecticut.

Gorton Pond, East Shore (South), Esker Point, Green Harbor Beach, Hawk's Neck Beach, and Point O' Woods were placed under a swimming advisory on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, and re-sampled on Wednesday, July 16. Results were within acceptable limits, and the advisories were lifted on July 17.

For more information about our Beach Water Program and a list of our sample sites, please visit our website.

Groton East Shore (North) East Shore (South) Eastern Point Beach (West) Esker Point Jupiter Point Mumford Cove Noank Dock Shennecossett South Shore (West) West Shore at Venetian

07/15/2025

Swimming advisories are currently in effect for the following areas:
• Gorton Pond in East Lyme
• East Shore (South) and Esker Point in Groton
• Green Harbor Beach in New London
• Hawk's Neck Beach and Point O' Woods in Old Lyme

Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Monday, July 14, 2025. The areas listed above showed sample results exceeding the bacterial action level set by the State of Connecticut and were posted with swimming advisories on July 15. Resamples will be drawn on Wednesday, July 16.

Giants Neck Beach (West) in East Lyme was placed under an advisory on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. A resample was drawn on Monday, July 14. The result was within acceptable limits, and the advisory was lifted on Tuesday, July 15.

For more information about our Beach Water Program and a list of our sample sites, please visit our website.

Groton East Shore (North) East Shore (South) Eastern Point Beach (West) Esker Point Jupiter Point Mumford Cove Noank Dock Shennecossett South Shore (West) West Shore at Venetian

07/10/2025

July 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jennifer Muggeo, Director of Health
Ledge Light Health District
216 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320
860-448-4882 ext.1300
jmuggeo@llhd.org
www.llhd.org

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

BAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN EAST LYME

A BAT FOUND ON BOSTON POST ROAD IN THE TOWN OF EAST LYME WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO BE POSITIVE FOR RABIES ON JULY 10, 2025. THE PUBLIC SHOULD REFRAIN FROM FEEDING OR APPROACHING ANY WILD OR STRAY ANIMALS.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It is spread mostly by wild animals, but stray cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ledge Light Health District at 860-448-4882 or the WATERFORD/EAST LYME ANIMAL CONTROL at 860-442-9451.

07/08/2025

A swimming advisory is currently in effect for Giants Neck Beach (West) in East Lyme.

Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Monday, July 7, 2025. Giants Neck Beach (West) in East Lyme showed sample results exceeding the bacterial action level set by the State of Connecticut for bacteria. Giants Neck Beach (West) was placed under an advisory on Tuesday, July 8. A re-sample will be drawn on Wednesday, July 9.

For more information about our Beach Water Program and a list of our sample sites, please visit our website.

Groton East Shore (North) East Shore (South) Eastern Point Beach (West) Esker Point Jupiter Point Mumford Cove Noank Dock Shennecossett South Shore (West) West Shore at Venetian

07/08/2025

Measles is highly contagious that can easily spread among unvaccinated individuals, particularly those who have traveled within the last 21 days.

✅ Before You Travel: Check Your Vaccine Status. Confirm if you have received both doses of the MMR vaccine.
🛑 Monitor for Symptoms During and After Travel: Watch for symptoms like high fever, cough, red eyes, and rash.
🚨 Feeling sick? Stay home and call your doctor—don’t risk spreading it! Let’s keep everyone healthy this summer.

Call 860-448-4882 to get connected with an MMR vaccine.

07/08/2025

Heads up - it could get wild out there over the next 24 hours! Heat and heavy rain advisories are in place for today into early tomorrow. While it’s possible the worst of it will miss us, models show we could be impacted by thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall around 1am. Public health implications of storms like this include:
*Heat exhaustion and heat stroke;
*Injury from downed trees and power lines;
*Compromised septic systems and wells from localized flooding;
*Food safety issues from loss of power;
Be safe, check on your neighbors, and call us if you need support!

07/04/2025

It's grilling season. Follow these simple tips, and you will be on your way to a safe grilling summer.

07/04/2025

The Groton Alliance for Substance Use Prevention has partnered with the Groton Town Police to share important information about protecting our youth and promoting wellness in the community.

Together, we can make a difference. There are many ways we can all help prevent underage substance use — and it starts with awareness, education, and support. Watch the video to learn more.

Groton Prevents PSA - "Decreasing Risks"

07/04/2025

Our office is closed in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen on Monday, July 7th at 8 AM. Have a safe and healthy holiday.

07/03/2025

There are currently no swimming advisories or closures in effect at any LLHD-monitored beaches.

Ledge Light Health District conducted routine bathing water sampling on Monday, June 30, 2025. Hawk's Nest Beach in Old Lyme showed sample results exceeding the bacterial action level set by the State of Connecticut for bacteria. Hawk's Nest Beach was placed under an advisory on Tuesday, July 1. A resample was drawn on Wednesday, July 2. The result was within acceptable limits, and the advisory was lifted on July 3.

For more information about our Beach Water Program and a list of our sample sites, please visit our website.

Groton East Shore (North) East Shore (South) Eastern Point Beach (West) Esker Point Jupiter Point Mumford Cove Noank Dock Shennecossett South Shore (West) West Shore at Venetian