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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)

 

 

 

Media Release

For: Immmediate Release
Date: July 19, 2006

HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of CITY PARK BEACH, CONIMICUT POINT BEACH, OAKLAND BEACH and GOVERNOR NOTTE PARK 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.

The following beaches still remain closed:
    ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB BEACH
    WARREN TOWN BEACH

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.

 

 

 

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