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Olcott Beach open for swimming following improved water quality

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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 08:10 pm

Submitted by the Niagara County Department of Health

The Niagara County Department of Health has lifted the advisory at Olcott Beach. Water quality retesting conducted Aug. 5 indicates conditions are suitable for recreational swimming.

The NCDOH will continue to monitor water quality closely and conduct follow-up testing. The status of all Niagara County permitted beaches can be found at www.niagaracounty.gov/BeachReport.

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