Public Health Advisory Issued for Governor Notte Park Beach; Conimicut Point Beach Reopens
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued a public health advisory recommending the closure of the swimming area at Governor Notte Park Beach, effective immediately. Concurrently, RIDOH has announced the reopening of Conimicut Point Beach, following a period of closure.
The recommendation to close the swimming area at Governor Notte Park Beach comes after recent water quality testing indicated elevated levels of certain bacteria. These results suggest a potential risk to public health, and RIDOH is taking a precautionary approach to ensure the safety of beachgoers. Visitors are advised to refrain from swimming, wading, or engaging in any water activities in the designated swimming area until further notice. RIDOH will continue to monitor water quality at Governor Notte Park Beach and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
In more positive news, RIDOH has lifted the advisory for Conimicut Point Beach, allowing its swimming area to reopen to the public. Recent water sampling at Conimicut Point Beach has shown that bacteria levels have returned to acceptable standards, indicating that the waters are safe for recreational use. Beachgoers can now enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and other beach activities at Conimicut Point Beach.
RIDOH routinely monitors water quality at public beaches across the state throughout the swimming season to protect public health. These advisories are issued when water testing reveals conditions that could pose a risk to swimmers.
Residents are encouraged to check the RIDOH website or contact their local health department for the most up-to-date information on beach conditions and advisories.
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