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 15, 2007
Contact:	Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday; cell phone (401) 265-3323

HEALTH Recommends Beach Openings

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB BEACH in Middletown 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.

As a reminder Easton's Beach in Newport re-opened for swimming on Sunday August 12, 2007. This recommendation was based on results from water samples that showed bacteria levels within acceptable limits.

The following beaches are still closed:
BARRINGTON TOWN BEACH in Barrington
BRISTOL TOWN BEACH in Bristol
WARREN TOWN BEACH in Warren

PLEASE NOTE: BEACH STATUS MAY CHANGE later today based on the receipt of additional results. 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.