![[CREDIT: Joe Siegel] Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield, pictured here on July 7, 2020, is toxic thanks to a cyanobacteria bloom. People and pets are in danger of serious health effects from contact. All recreation there is prohibited till further notice.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Georgiaville-Pond-Cyanobacteria-Toxic-2020-140x140.jpg)
SMITHFIELD, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health and DEM warns against contact, fishing, swimming in or recreation on Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield as a harmful cyanobacteria (also called […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] Westwood YMCA Beach was closed July 2 due to high bacteria levels.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Westwood-YMCA-Beach-Closed-140x140.png)
UPDATE, JULY 4, 9:26 A.M.: The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Westwood YMCA  Beach in Coventry for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. COVENTRY — The Rhode […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Tourism Department] Goddard Park Beach.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Goddard-Park-Beach-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health has closed Goddard Park Beach in Warwick and Easton’s Beach in Newport due to high bacterial counts. According to the RI […]
Warwick, RI – The RI Department of Health has recommended closing Kent County YMCA Upper and Lower Ponds in Warwick at 900 Centerville Road for swimming because of high bacteria levels in […]
![{CREDIT: Google Map Data] Conimicut Point Beach has been closed by the RI Health Department for high bacteria counts.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Conimicut-Point-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health has closed Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick for swimming because of high bacteria counts. The Health Department announced the closure Thursday, July […]
The RI Department of Health has closed Oakland Beach for high bacteria levels, the second Warwick beach closed by the department this summer.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended closing Goddard Memorial State Park Beach for swimming due to high bacteria counts.
The RI Department of Health and Department of Environmental Management have lifted a warning against contact with water and fish from Warwick Pond issued in August.
Conimicut, Oakland Beach, and Goddard Memorial State Park were ordered closed by the Health Department this week.
Warwick, RI – The RI Department of Health has closed Conimicut Point Beach and King Park Beach in Newport due to a high bacteria count.
![{CRTEDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cyanobacteria-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) warn against contact with Willow Lake in Roger Williams Park due to […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The RI Department of Health has closed First Beach in Newport to swimming due to high bacteria levels.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/First-Beach-Closed-RIDOH-140x140.png)
NEWPORT, RI —The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended closing Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport for swimming due to high bacteria levels. The health […]
