Due to high bacterial levels, the Rhode Island Department of Health recommended Wednesday that four Rhode Island beaches close.
The four beaches are:Third Beach, MiddletownSandy Point Beach, PortsmouthBurlingame State Park Picnic Area, CharlestownBurlingame State Park Campground, CharlestownOn Thursday, RIDOH recommended Third Beach in Middletown be reopened.A full list of closed Rhode Island beaches can be found at health.ri.gov or by calling (401-222-2751).More: on RI beaches: Recent drownings are reminders of danger.
Key tips for staying safe in RI watersRIDOH monitors and reviews water quality throughout the summer through Labor Day.This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI beaches closed due to bacteria in Middletown, Portsmouth, Charlestown View comments