Health & Fitness
3 RI Beaches Close To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels
Beaches in Warwick and South Kingstown close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Three Rhode Island beaches have closed for swimming because of high bacteria counts in the water.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommended Thursday the closure of the swimming area at Kent County YMCA in Warwick, Kingston’s Camp, and Camp Hoffman in South Kingstown due to high bacteria levels.
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RIDOH officials said they will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout summer.
The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line (401-222-2751).
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