Third Beach & Peabody Beach Safe To Re-Open: State Health Department

MIDDLETOWN, RI—Third Beach and Peabody Beach can re-open, the state health department said Thursday. The beaches had been closed due to high bacteria counts. But now the water is safe for swimming again.

When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH's laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. The status of a beach may change daily. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line (401-222-2751) and online:

• General beach information
• A list of beach closures
• An interactive beach map with closures indicated

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