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Immmediate Release
June 25, 2006
Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday

HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of the following beaches to swimming due to heavy rainfall:

ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB BEACH
BARRINGTON TOWN BEACH
BRISTOL TOWN BEACH
CITY PARK BEACH
CONIMICUT POINT BEACH
EASTON'S BEACH
FORT ADAMS STATE PARK BEACH
GODDARD STATE PARK BEACH
GORTON POND BEACH
OAKLAND BEACH
SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACH
THIRD BEACH
WARREN TOWN BEACH

Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the areas are safe for 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.