Current Water Quality
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This status is based on the latest sample. Waterkeeper Alliance North updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on December 31st at 7:00 PM.
Monitoring Frequency:
Shady is sampled Weekly from May 27th to September 2nd
About Shady
Shady Beach is adjoined with Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk along Long Island Sound. It was opened in the 1960s, a few decades after the formal opening of Calf Pasture Beach. Amenities at Shady Beach include a park area, barbecue grills, and restrooms. Shady Beach is also a great place to enjoy a picnic with family and friends in the shaded picnic area.
There is a lifeguard on duty during the summer season. There are fees in place for nonresident parking at Shady Beach. You can purchase parking passes at the beach.
Source Information
The City of Norwalk Health Department monitors beach water quality and posts advisories http://www.norwalkct.org/index.aspx?nid=720 Water is monitored weekly from Memorial Day to Labor Day. When the City issues a warning, Swim Guide shows that beach as red.
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