RIDOH Recommends Reopening Third Beach and Spring Lake Beach for Swimming; New Advisory for Slack Pond Beach

RIDOH Recommends Reopening Third Beach and Spring Lake Beach for Swimming; New Advisory for Slack Pond Beach

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Third Beach in Middletown and Spring Lake Beach in Burrillville for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH recommends closing Slack Pond Beach in Smithfield for swimming due to high bacteria levels.

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. 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). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov.