The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swimming areas at Easton’s Beach, also known as First Beach , in Newport and Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick starting Aug. 15 over high bacteria counts.

The announcement comes a day after two other beaches in Newport, Gooseberry and Spouting Rock, were also closed for the same reason.

RIDOH monitors bacteria contamination levels for beaches around the state through Labor Day. This summer, it has issued 20 swimming area closures, including those announced in August.

Beaches previously closed in 2025 reopened an average of five days later, although some lasted just 2 or 3 days while others lasted much longer. Kent County YMCA Upper and Lower Pond was closed for 12 days before reopening on July 22.

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