Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: August 17, 2004
Contact: Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 
8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday

HEALTH Recommends Opening Scarborough State Beach to Swimming

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACH to swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. HEALTH and the Department of Environmental Management will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season.

As a reminder, Rhode Island has many excellent beaches. Currently, there are 115 licensed beaches open throughout the State.

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.