RIDOH recommends closure of two Middletown beaches

RIDOH Orders Closures at Third Beach and Peabody’s, Re-Opens Bailey’s Beach for Swimming - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz RIDOH Orders Closures at Third Beach and Peabody’s, Re-Opens Bailey’s Beach for Swimming The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising swimmers to avoid the waters at Third Beach and Peabody’s Beach in Middletown after recent water quality tests showed high levels of bacteria. Health officials said the elevated counts pose potential health risks for swimmers and prompted the recommendation to temporarily close both areas…

RIDOH recommends closure of two Middletown beaches

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE)– The Rhode Island Department of Health has recommended temporarily closing the Third Beach and Peabody Beach swimming areas in Middletown. That closure, the department says, is due to high levels of bacteria in the swimming areas at each beach. Additionally, RIDOH is recommending reopening the swimming area at the Spouting Rock Beach Association in Newport, as bacteria counts have returned to safe levels there. RIDOH moni…

Rhode Island health officials close two Middletown beaches due to high bacteria levels - What's Up Newp

The Rhode Island Department of Health on Tuesday recommended closing swimming areas at two Middletown beaches due to elevated bacteria levels that pose health risks to swimmers. Third Beach and Peabody’s Beach were added to the state’s beach closure list after water samples showed bacteria counts exceeding safe swimming standards, according to a RIDOH press […] The post Rhode Island health officials close two Middletown beaches due to high bacte…