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:	September 5, 2010
Contact:	Annmarie Beardsworth (401) 222-3998 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday

HEALTH Recommends Openings

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB BEACH in MIDDLETOWN, EASTON'S BEACH in NEWPORT, and SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACH NORTH and SOUTH in NARRAGANSETT for swimming. HEALTH will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season.


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.