After some Ridgefield residents said their children fell in following visits to Martin Park Beach, the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Department issued a statement on their website that says the swim area is safe. 

Aqua Environmental Lab conducted three tests on three different days and it has tested negative for E. coli bacteria.  The last test was done on Tuesday.  The Parks Department continued by saying that the Health Department alerted them there is a virus going around in the area, but is not related to Martin Park beach. 

The Ridgefield Press reports about two dozen children fell ill last Wednesday, running fevers and vomiting.  No adults or lifeguards reported becoming sick.