Pollution closes 3 more RI beaches to swimmers
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: July 31, 2009
Published: July 31, 2009
PROVIDENCE—Rhode Island health authorities are recommending that three more beaches be closed to swimming because of high levels of bacteria in the water.
The Department of Health said Friday that Oakland Beach in Warwick and Atlantic Beach Club Beach and Third Beach in Middletown weren’t safe for swimming.
Governor Notte Park Beach in North Providence also remains closed.
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Department officials said 114 of the 118 licensed beaches in Rhode Island are open for swimming.
The department said it will continue to monitor water quality and recommend when the beaches could reopen.
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