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Third Beach In Middletown Reopens After High Bacteria Closure

The Rhode Island Department of Health previously recommended closing Third Beach in Middletown for 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.
RIDOH officials said they will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout summer. (David Allen/Patch)

MIDDLETOWN, RI — Third Beach in Middletown can reopen after closing Wednesday for high bacteria levels, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) said Thursday.

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

For the most up-to-date information, call the department's prerecorded beach line at 401-222-2751 or visit the beach closures website.

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