Health & Fitness
Barrington Town Beach Closed To Swimming
The state health department and department of environmental management recommended closure Friday due to high bacteria counts.
BARRINGTON, RI — The Town Beach should be closed for swimming, the state health department said Friday. The reason is high bacteria counts.
When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH's laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. The status of a beach may change daily. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line (401-222-2751) and online:
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