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.