Michael Fine, MD 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 31, 2011
Contact:	Annmarie Beardsworth (401) 222-3998 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday

HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of FORT ADAMS STATE PARK in NEWPORT and MACKEREL COVE BEACH in JAMESTOWN 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. Water quality analysis is conducted by the HEALTH laboratory or a state certified laboratory.

The following beaches are still closed:
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.