Middletown Beaches Closed Today
The information was provided by the Town of Middletown
Sachuest Beach and Third Beach in Middletown will be closed Tuesday, June 11 due to flooding on Sachuest Point Road. No lifeguards are on duty.
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Friday, August 24, 2012
HEALTH Re-Opens Third Beach, Two Others Closed
The following was provided by the office of the Director of Health
HEALTH officials recommend re-opening Third Beach in Middletown for swimming. Peabody's Beach in Middletown remains closed. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. HEALTH will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season. HEALTH also recommends the closure of Gooseberry Beach in Newport to swimming due to high bacteria counts. 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.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Third Beach Open for Swimming
Third Beach is open for swimming
Beach Openings HEALTH officials recommended re-opening Third Beach in Middletown, King's Park Beach in Newport, and Grinnell’s Beach in Tiverton for swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. HEALTH will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season. Beach Closures The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommends the closure of Bristol Town Beach in Bristol to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the area is safe for swimming. Water quality analysis is conducted by the HEALTH laboratory or a state certified laboratory.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Fort Adams and Atlantic Beach Club Beaches Re-Opened
The beaches were recently closed due to high bacteria counts.
HEALTH officials recommend the re-opening of Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown and Fort Adams State Park Beach in Newport for swimming. This recommendation is based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. HEALTH will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season. Water quality analysis is conducted by the HEALTH Laboratory or a state certified laboratory.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
New Beach Monitoring System
The state Department of Health offers new ways to check water quality, beach closures just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
The following from a press release on the Department of Health website and from the new beach advisory site. With all beaches set to open this Saturday, May 26, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) has announced new tools to promote public health and safety during beach season. These include new Web pages featuring an interactive water quality map, as well as a public awareness campaign on responsible pet ownership. At www.health.ri.gov/beaches, beachgoers can view current beach closures and advisories, as well as use an interactive map to view water sampling data and other information for any beach in the state. Additional Tools on New Beach Advisory Site Beach managers can also learn how to apply for a beach license and find…
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
RI Climate Change Experts Say Local Sea Level Continues to Rise
The URI Climate Change Collaborative says evidence is overwhelming that the climate is changing.
Although you don’t hear many complaints about this year’s warm winter, local experts say the shifts in the climate should not be underestimated. According to the University of Rhode Island Climate Change Collaborative, the world is getting warmer, the oceans are getting warmer and more acidic, storms are getting more intense and sea levels are rising at an accelerated rate. According to the study funded by the Rhode Island Sea Grant, the sea level in Newport has increased eight inches since 1930. By 2100, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council said to expect three to five feet of sea level rise. This could mean loss of waterfront property and public access, said the university. Rian Wilkinson, president of the Middletown …
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Department of Health Recommends Closing Third Beach and Atlantic Beach
The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended the beach closures Tuesday afternoon due to high bacteria levels.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday recommended the closure of Third Beach and Atlantic Beach in Middletown. Officials warned against swimming at those beaches due to high bacteria levels. In the same statement, DOH officials announced that Easton's Beach in Newport would reopen after bacteria levels there were found to be within safe levels for humans. The closures do not affect any other beaches on Third Beach Road. Peabody's Beach remains open as safe for swimming based on recent water samples taken. The DOH announcement came as a result of high bacteria counts taken following heavy rains. DOH officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend reopenings when the areas are found to be safe for swimming. Water …
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Atlantic Beach Closed to Swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing Atlantic Beach Tuesday afternoon around 4 p.m.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) recommended the temporary closure of Atlantic Beach Tuesday afternoon to swimming and other activities due to high bacteria levels in the water. The closure was the second this year for Atlantic Beach, according to the DOH website. The recommendation was made based on results from water samples that showed high bacteria levels. The health department will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season, officials stated in an announcement. Atlantic Beach typically experiences the most closures following heavy rains each summer. In 2010, the beach closed six times due to high bacteria levels. It closed eight times in 2009. The bacteria commonly …
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Monday, June 27, 2011
All Middletown Beaches Open for Swimming
The state Department of Health lifted its recommended closures for two beaches on Sunday.
Third and Peabody beaches in Middletown were reopened on Sunday after the state Department of Health cleared bacteria levels as within safe limits again for swimming. Last week, four local beaches were closed after heavy rains flushed stormwater pollutants into swimming areas. Atlantic Beach in Middletown and Easton's Beach in Newport reopened Saturday. For the latest updates on beach closures and swim advisories, visit the state Department of Health website.
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
Atlantic Beach Is Open, Two Other Beaches Remain Closed
Get the latest update on recent beach closures in Middletown.
Atlantic Beach and Easton's Beach were reopened on Saturday after the state Department of Health cleared bacteria levels as within safe limits again for swimming. Third and Peabody beaches in Middletown remained closed. For the latest updates on beach closures and swim advisories, visit the state Department of Health website.
