Beach Water Quality Monitoring

The purpose of the Rhode Island Department of Health Beach Monitoring Program is to provide real-time water quality and safety information concerning all 126 monitored bathing facilities. Through effective management of these beaches, the Department of Health can minimize public health risks associated with swimming in contaminated waters.

For information regarding Recent Beach Closures and/or Openings please see the "RECENT BEACH CLOSURES" section in the right-hand menu. Alternatively you can use the "SEARCH BEACH RESULTS" feature on the right-hand menu to search for a specific beach by beach name or by town to see a full water quality monitoring history for that beach.

• Recent Closures and Advisories
• Recent Press Releases
• Fact Sheets for Beach Goers

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for the Beach Monitoring Program website, please contact us at: ribeaches@health.ri.gov