The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds all Rhode Islanders that all beaches remain closed for swimming while HEALTH does water testing. (Pet owners should not allow pets to swim at the beaches.) Recent high volumes of rain have caused many sewer systems to overflow into Narragansett Bay.
Although beaches are not yet open for swimming, some Rhode Islanders surf at area beaches.
Beaches will remain closed until further notice. To get an update on beach closures, visit http://www.health.ri.gov or call 222-5960.