When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH’s laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. The status of a beach may change daily. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751) and online:
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The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended the closing of King Park Beach in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria counts.
When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH’s laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. The status of a beach may change daily.
This is the third time this summer that King Park Beach has been closed due to high bacteria counts, the beach was also closed on August 9th (reopened on August 10th) and on June 25th (reopened on June 27th)
The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751) and online: