Health & Fitness
State Health: Kent County YMCA Lower Pond Can Re-Open For Swimming
The state health department is recommending the North Kingstown beach re-open for swimming.
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Kent County YMCA Lower Pond in North Kingstown can re-open for swimming, the state health department said Wednesday. The beach had been closed because of 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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