Water Quality Signs in East Hampton Town

The Eastern Long Island Chapter is working with the East Hampton Town Trustees & the East Hampton Town Board on Blue Water Task Force signs at public entrances at Ditch Plains & Fresh Pond.

The signs will include QR codes that direct people to the chapter’s water quality test results at both beaches—helping the public make informed decisions about where it is safe to enter the water and which areas to avoid in order to protect their health.

At Fresh Pond, families with small children are often seen sitting near and playing in the shallow, warm waters of the Pond and its outlet. These signs will raise awareness of water quality conditions in both the pond and the connected bay beach, allowing parents and other beachgoers to make informed decisions and enjoy a safe day at the beach.

Ditch Plains, on the other hand, nearly always reports low levels of enterococcus bacteria, since it is an ocean beach. However, as one of Eastern Long Island’s most famous beaches, we want to make sure people can make informed decisions about enjoying a day at Ditch.

In the past, the Eastern Long Island chapter has worked to install Blue Water Task Force signs at Mecox Bay, Scott Cameron Ocean Beach, Sagg Pond, and Sagg Main. We worked with the Suffolk County Department of Health and the Southampton Town Trustees. Together, they supported posting these water quality signs to help protect public health at these popular beaches and coastal waterways.