David R. Gifford, MD, MPH Director of Health Three Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908-5097 401.222.2231 401.272.5952 After hours 401.222.6548 TTY: 711 www.health.ri.gov

Public Health Press Release

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For:	Immediate Release
Date:	August 10, 2007
Contact:	Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday; cell phone (401) 265-3323

HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of BARRINGTON TOWN BEACH in Barrington, BRISTOL TOWN BEACH in Brisol, and WARREN TOWN BEACH in Warren to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the areas are safe for swimming.

All closed beaches will be posted closed at the beach. Due to the rain on Friday, the public should check the hotline at 222-2751 and visit our website at www.ribeaches.org on Saturday 8/11 and throughout the weekend for updated closure/opening information.


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.