HEALTH Recommends Beach Closings and Openings

June 10, 2010 2:50 pm

The RI Health Department issued the following press release Thursday:

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening BRISTOL TOWN BEACH in BRISTOL 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.

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.