East Lyme — The state has closed the swimming area at Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic due to a weekly bacterial test that showed elevated levels of bacteria in the water.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the water quality test showed a level of bacteria in the water above the standard set to protect the health of swimmers. The water will be retested on Monday, with results available on Tuesday.

The swim area at the park can be reopened Tuesday if the test results show bacteria levels have dropped to safe levels.

While the swim area is closed at Rocky Neck, the state park remains open for picnicking, hiking and other activities.