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July 2, 2008

Beach closings: Atlantic Beach re-opened to swimming

If you’re looking to hit the beach over the long weekend, you now have one more option. The State Health Department has recommended re-opening Atlantic Beach in Middletown.

The beach was closed yesterday after tests showed high levels of Enterococci, bacteria that thrive in animal intestines and are, therefore, indicators of sewage contamination.

Results from the latest water samples show bacteria levels to be within “acceptable limits,” according to a statement released today by the Health Department.

Conimicut Point Beach and Oakland Beach, both in Warwick, remain closed.

For the latest information on beach closings throughout the state, see the Health Department’s closures Web site or call the beach hotline, updated daily: (401) 222-2751.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie M. Jefferson  at 4:11 PM | Permalink

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