RIDOH Recommends Several Beach Closings

Published on Thursday, August 17, 2023

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing several beaches because of high bacteria levels:

• Third Beach, Middletown
• Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth
• Burlingame State Park Picnic Area, Charlestown
• Burlingame State Park Campground, Charlestown

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov.