Health & Fitness

Close Plum Beach For Swimming: Rhode Island Department of Health

The state recommends closing Plum Beach in North Kingstown for swimming because high bacteria counts.

NORTH KINGSTOWN—The state recommends closing Plum Beach in North Kingstown for swimming because 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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