Shellfish growing waters closed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Nan Steedley, (251) 433-2428
(251) 331-0651 (Cellular)

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Areas II and VII are closed. This includes Portersville Bay and Grand Bay.

The order by State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, closed harvesting on September 12, 2024. The order is issued as a result of possible bacteriological contamination of the oyster beds due to recent rainfall.

The ADPH will continue to monitor bay waters and the shellfish. Harvesting can be resumed as soon as areas meet acceptable bacteriological criteria.

For additional information concerning the closure, contact Nan Steedley, ADPH, at (251) 433-2428 or (251) 331-0651.

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9/12/24