Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: July 4, 2003
Contact: Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday; cell phone (401) 623-0471

HEALTH Recommends Closing Oakland Beach and Warren Town Beach to Swimming

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of Oakland Beach in Warwick and Warren Town Beach to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the areas are safe for swimming.

Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick and part of Third Beach in Middletown remain closed.

PLEASE NOTE: BEACH STATUS MAY CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS. For up to date information about swimming at Rhode Island beaches, go to the HEALTH website at www.health.ri.gov or for recorded information about RI Bathing beaches call (401) 222-2751.