Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: July 31, 2003
Contact: Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 
Monday through Friday; cell phone (401) 623-0471

HEALTH Recommends Closing to Conimicut Point Beach; Reopening City Park Beach

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of Conimicut Point 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.

Also, HEALTH officials recommended re-opening City Park Beach in Warwick for swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. HEALTH will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season.

Camp Crosby in Bristol, Oakland Beach in Warwick, and a 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.