Politics & Government

HEALTH Recommends Closure of Fort Adams State Park to Swimming

Fort Adams is closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels.

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommends the closure of in Newport to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the areas are safe for swimming. Water quality analysis is conducted by the HEALTH laboratory or a state certified laboratory.


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