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Barrington Town Beach Reopens After Bacteria-Related Closure

RIDOH officials say high bacteria levels made swimming unsafe and caused Thursday's closure, but levels have since returned to normal.

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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).
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). (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

BARRINGTON, RI — The Barrington Town Beach has reopened Friday after being closed due to high levels of bacteria, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) said.

RIDOH officials said high bacteria levels made swimming unsafe and caused Thursday's closure, but bacteria levels have since returned to normal.

RIDOH officials said they will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout summer.

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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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