Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: September 2, 2004
Contact: Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday

HEALTH Recommends Opening the Atlantic Beach Club and Easton's Beach to Swimming

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening the ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB and EASTON'S BEACH to 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.

As a reminder, Rhode Island has many excellent beaches. Currently, all 118 licensed beaches are open to swimming.

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.