The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending the closure of swimming areas at three beaches, including Easton’s Beach in Newport, because of high bacteria counts.
The recommendation also applies to Oakland Beach in Warwick and Briar Point Beach in Coventry, the department said.
State health officials will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day, and a beach’s status may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date information is available through a recorded message on the department’s beaches telephone line at 401-222-2751, and a list of closed beaches can be found at health.ri.gov/beaches.
