Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: August 31, 2005
Contact: Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 M-F

HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of BARRINGTON TOWN BEACH, WARREN TOWN BEACH, FORT ADAMS STATE PARK, BRISTOL TOWN BEACH AND THIRD 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. Earlier today, the Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of NINIGRET PARK BEACH to swimming due to high bacteria counts.

The following beaches still remain closed:

CONIMICUT
POINT BEACH
OAKLAND BEACH
EASTON'S BEACH
CITY PARK BEACH
SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACH NORTH
SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACH SOUTH
ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB
GODDARD MEMORIAL STATE PARK

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.