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Warwick, RI – The RI Department of Health has recommended closing Goddard State Park beach due to high levels of bacteria in recent water samples from the park.
The department posted a release to their website about the recommendation Tuesday afternoon.
“Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the areas are safe for swimming. Water quality analysis is conducted by the HEALTH laboratory or a state certified laboratory,” according to the release.
According to the RI Department of Health website, beach closures are based on the concentration of Enterocci bacteria in beach water samples is measured in cfu/100ml (colony forming units per 100 milliliters). Beach closures are based on results of more than 60 cfu/100 ml in salt water and in fresh water.
Goddard State Park Beach was recently closed June 2 for two days, re-opening on June 4.
For the latest information about swimming at Rhode Island beaches, visit the Department of Health website or call (401) 222-2751.
Author: Rob Borkowski
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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