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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
July 29, 2006
Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday


HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings

Earlier today, HEALTH officials recommended re-opening BARRINGTON TOWN BEACH for swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits.

HEALTH recommended the closure of ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB BEACH to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend reopening when the areas are safe for swimming.

The following beaches still remain closed:
BROWNING MILL POND BEACH
CAMP ST. DOROTHY
GORTON POND 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.