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Outdoor Showers Close At State Beaches In Narragansett Amid Drought

State officials said the decision to close the showers was made in an effort to conserve water amid drought conditions.

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State officials said the decision to close the showers was made in an effort to conserve water and adhere to an outdoor water ban Narragansett said amid "extreme drought" conditions.
State officials said the decision to close the showers was made in an effort to conserve water and adhere to an outdoor water ban Narragansett said amid "extreme drought" conditions. (Jimmy Bentley/Patch)

NARRAGANSETT, RI — All outdoor showers and water will not be available at state beaches in Narragansett, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said Thursday.

State officials said the decision to close the showers was made in an effort to conserve water and adhere to an outdoor water ban Narragansett said amid "extreme drought" conditions.

The following Rhode Island state beaches will not have outdoor showers or water available:

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  • Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
  • Salty Brine State Beach
  • East Matunuck State Beach
  • Scarborough North State Beach
  • Scarborough South State Beach

Also read: Much Of Washington County Endures 'Extreme Drought' Conditions.

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