Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: June 7, 2007

HEALTH Recommends Beach Openings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommeded re-opening Scarborough State Beach to swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits.

The following beaches still remain closed:

City Park Beach
Conimicut Point Beach
Oakland 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.