RIDOH Recommends Swimming Advisories at Multiple Beaches

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at the following beaches due to high bacteria counts.  

• Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth 

• Bristol Town Beach, Bristol 

• Warren Town Beach, Warren 

• City Park Beach, Warwick 

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line 401-222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches.