These 8 Rhode Island Beaches Have Just Been Put On Advisory Due To High Bacteria Counts

As we sail through the summer, most of us have already spent quite a few days at Rhode Island’s many beaches. However, before you pack all of your beach gear, and head to your favorite beach in Rhode Island, make sure it’s open. Eight Rhode Island beaches have been put on an advisory due to high bacteria counts, which means no swimming.

The water at eight beaches in Rhode Island has been deemed unsafe for swimming by the Department of Health. As a result, the beaches have been temporarily closed as of July 6, 2023.

Those beaches include Scarborough North State Beach in Narragansett, Goddard State Park Beach in East Greenwich, Oakland Beach in Warwick, and Warren Town Beach in Warren.

Camp Watchaug in Charlestown, Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth, and Kingston Camp and Camp Hoffman in South Kingstown are also closed.

The Department of Health oversees a Beach Monitoring Program from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Staff collects and tests water from the beaches in Rhode Island to determine if they are safe for swimming.

If there is some sort of contamination, the Department of Health assists those who own and manage the beaches in identifying and fixing the problem.

You can also help ensure the water remains healthy. If you get sick after a visit to the beach, let the Department of Health know, so it can determine if it’s from the water.

If you’ve got a little one in a diaper, make sure you frequently check and change it as needed then throw it in the trash.

You can find an assortment of diaper bags here.

How will these beach closures affect your summer plans?

Keep track of all of the latest beach closures in Rhode Island on the official website of The State of Rhode Island Department of Health.

Have you been to these eight Rhode Island beaches? Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! When you’re up for an adventure, hit the highway on this road trip to Rhode Island’s most impressive beaches and waterfalls.