![[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Sunrise on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Conimicut Point. RIDOH has closed Conimicut Point Beach and Oakland Beach to swimming due to high bacteria levels.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Conimicut-Point-Sunrise-2-2-19.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Sunrise on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Conimicut Point. RIDOH has closed Conimicut Point Beach due to high bacteria levels.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Conimicut-Point-Sunrise-2-2-19-336x252.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI— Friday, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommended closing Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick for swimming because of high bacteria levels.
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).
To check the status of beaches, use the Beach Viewer map. This map also reflects the most up-to-date information on water quality status at licensed beaches in Rhode Island.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. 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.
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 editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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