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 26, 2010
Contact:	Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday; cell phone (401) 265-3323

HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings / Openings

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening CITY PARK BEACH in WARWICK, EASTON'S BEACH in NEWPORT, FORT ADAMS STATE PARK in NEWPORT, GODDARD MEMORIAL STATE PARK in WARWICK, LINCOLN WOODS STATE PARK BEACH in LINCOLN , PEABODYS BEACH in MIDDLETOWN and THIRD 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.

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of KENT COUNTY YMCA in Warwick 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.

The following beaches are still closed:
ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB BEACH in MIDDLETOWN
GOVERNOR NOTTE PARK BEACH in NORTH PROVIDENCE


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.