Health department reports heavy July rains, multiple shellfish-area closures
August 07, 2026 | Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
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The commission's health department reported that July rainfall totaled 8.13 inches, compared with 2.43 inches at the same time last year and a historical average of about 3.96 inches. "The rainfall for the month of July was 8.13 inches," the department reported.
Staff said excessive rainfall triggered closures: the commission recorded that all areas were closed on July 6 and July 21 after rainfall exceeded local thresholds (1.6 inches mentioned), and additional closures of Cooks Island and CCA occurred on July 18 and July 29 after rainfall exceeded roughly 1 inch. The health department also reported one combined sewer overflow on South Main on July 21; no bypasses were reported.
Staff said excessive rainfall triggered closures: the commission recorded that all areas were closed on July 6 and July 21 after rainfall exceeded local thresholds (1.6 inches mentioned), and additional closures of Cooks Island and CCA occurred on July 18 and July 29 after rainfall exceeded roughly 1 inch. The health department also reported one combined sewer overflow on South Main on July 21; no bypasses were reported.
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