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Rhode Island Department of Health Rhode Island Department of Health

 

Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-2231
Fax: (401) 222-6548
711(TTY)

 

 

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Immmediate Release
June 21, 2006
Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday


HEALTH Recommends Beach Closing

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of BONNET SHORES BEACH CLUB 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.


As a reminder, Rhode Island has many excellent beaches. Currently, there are 118 licensed bathing beaches 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.