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RI beaches closed to swimming

Fort Adams & Atlantic Beach Club

Updated: Wednesday, 18 Jul 2012, 11:43 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 18 Jul 2012, 11:43 PM EDT

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AP) -- Rhode Island health officials have recommended the closure to swimming of Fort Adams State Park beach in Newport and the Atlantic Beach Club beach in Middletown.
   
Officials at the health department say water testing at both locations revealed high bacteria counts.
   
The health department will reopen the beaches to swimming when bacteria counts return to safe levels.
   
The state regularly tests the water at public beaches during the summer season to make sure that it's safe for swimming.
   
Water analysis is done by the health department or a laboratory certified by the state.


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