§ 23-21.1-8 - Beach closings/openings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-21.1-8

   § 23-21.1-8  Beach closings/openings.– The department shall order closed, any bathing beach where it is establishedthat the following or other conditions pose an imminent threat to publichealth. The bathing beach shall remain closed until the department determinesthe bathing water no longer poses an unacceptable risk to public health orsafety. A bathing beach may be closed for, but not limited to, the following:

   (1) A violation of minimum water quality standards at adesignated bathing beach;

   (2) The presence of sewage sludge deposits or solid refuse;

   (3) Floating solid, grease or scum wastes; or

   (4) Oil or other hazardous material.