Fort Adams State Park Closed to Swimming, Health Dept. Says

High bacteria counts in water samples taken from Fort Adams State Park in Newport has prompted the state Department of Health to recommended a beach closure effective immediately.

Officials will keep monitoring the water and a re-opening will be announced as soon as bacteria counts fall below minimum acceptable levels.

For up to date information about swimming at Rhode Island beaches, go to the HEALTH website at www.health.ri.gov/beaches or for recorded information about RI Bathing beaches call (401) 222-2751.