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:	July 2, 2009
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 BRISTOL, CAMP FULLER-YMCA BEACH in SOUTH KINGSTOWN, CITY PARK BEACH in WARWICK, GODDARD MEMORIAL STATE PARK in WARWICK, NORTH KINGSTOWN TOWN BEACH in NORTH KINGSTOWN, OAKLAND BEACH in WARWICK, PEABODYS BEACH in MIDDLETOWN, SANDY POINT BEACH in PORTSMOUTH, SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACH NORTH in NARRAGANSETT, SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACH SOUTH in NARRAGANSETT 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.

The following beaches are still closed:
CAMP CANONICUS in Exeter
CONIMICUT POINT BEACH in WARWICK


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.