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June 18, 2008

Health Dept. reopens 2 swimming spots, shuts 2 more

The state Department of Health today reopened for swimming the Atlantic Beach Club, in Middletown, and Barrington Town Beach after water samples yielded bacteria levels within acceptable limits.

The two beaches were among six that were closed yesterday after high bacteria counts.

Beaches remaining closed are Warren Town Beach, Camp Grosvenor in North Kingstown, and, in Warwick, City Park Beach, Conimicut Point Beach and Oakland Beach.

Meanwhile, because of high bacteria levels, the state health department today closed to swimming the Kent County YMCA in Warwick, and the Saunderstown Yacht Club in the Saunderstown section of North Kingstown.

For updates on beach status, go to www.health.ri.gov or for recorded information call (401) 222-2751.

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 4:33 PM | Permalink

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