Bayside beaches in Warwick, Bristol, Warren, and Portsmouth close due to high bacteria count

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended the closure of six Rhode Island beaches on Narragansett Bay on Tuesday, citing high bacteria counts in the water.

The department called for the closure of swimming areas at:

• City Park in Warwick
• Oakland Beach in Warwick
• Conimicut Beach in Warwick

It also recommended closures at:

• Bristol Town Beach
• Warren Town Beach
• Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth

The agency will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day, according to a news release.

The status of a certain swimming area may change as new data become available.

The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches .

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Bayside beaches in Warwick, Bristol, Warren, and Portsmouth close due to high bacteria count