13 Rhode Island Beaches Closed To Swimming For High Bacteria Levels

PORTSMOUTH, RI — Thirteen beaches in Rhode Island have closed for swimming because of high bacteria levels in the water, the Rhode Island Department of Health said Tuesday.

RIDOH recommended the closure of the following beaches:

• Goddard Park, in Warwick
• Oakland Beach, in Warwick
• City Park Beach, in Warwick
• Conimicut Beach, in Warwick
• Barrington Town Beach, in Barrington
• Warren Town Beach, in Warren
• Sandy Point Beach, in Portsmouth
• Peabody’s Beach, in Middletown
• Third Beach, in Middletown
• Lincoln Woods Beach, in Lincoln
• Marion Irons Beach, in Glocester
• Camp Ruggles, in Scituate
• Harmony Hill School, in Chepachet.

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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