East Beach Reopens to Swimming

New Bedford, MA – East Beach is now open after temporarily being closed to swimming due to water quality levels exceeding state standards yesterday, August 17^th.

Additional water sampling determined that the water quality is safe for swimming and the closure posting has been removed by the Health Department.

Water quality tests are conducted by the City’s Municipal Marine Laboratory and follow Massachusetts Department of Public Health standards.

Learn more online at: www.newbedford-ma.gov/health-department/.

Department Information

Mayor of the City of New Bedford

Located At:
133 William Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone Numbers
Tel: 508-979-1410
Fax: 508-991-6189

Department Head:
Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor
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- New Bedford Regeneration Committee
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