Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: June 7, 2007

HEALTH Recommends Beach Openings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended re-opening City Park Beach, Conimicut Point Beach and Oakland Beach to swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. HEALTH will continue to monitor the water quality to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season.

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.