Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: July 12, 2007 

HEALTH Recommends Beach Openings

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening OAKLAND BEACH in Warwick for 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 regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season.

The following beaches are still closed:
CAMP GROSVENOR in North Kingstown

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.