NEW: RI Dept of Health Recommends Bonnet Shores Beach Club be Closed for Swimming

NEW: RI Dept of Health Recommends Bonnet Shores Beach Club be Closed for Swimming

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has recommended closing Bonnet Shores Beach Club in Narragansett for swimming because of high bacteria levels.

According to RIDOH, who sent the release out Thursday afternoon, it will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. The status of a beach may change on a daily basis. 

The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line (401-222-2751).

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Bonnet Shores' Facebook page states that the beach will remain open during the swim closure.