FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2009
Some Beaufort County shellfish growing areas reopened
COLUMBIA – All approved waters in Growing Areas 15, 16A and 17, including the Conditionally Approved Areas in Battery Creek and Jenkins Creek, have reopened for shellfish harvesting, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
"These areas have been reopened because water quality sampling indicates bacteria levels are safe for shellfish harvesting," said Mike Pearson, manager of DHEC’s Shellfish Sanitation program. "These areas were recently closed due to potential contamination by heavy rains."
For information on Beaufort County shellfish growing areas, call DHEC’s Region 8 Environmental Qulaity Control office at (843) 846-1030. For information on shellfish growing areas in Horry and Georgetown counties, call DHEC’s Region 6 EQC office at (843) 238-4378. For information on shellfish growing areas in the Charleston area, call DHEC’s Region 7 EQC office at (843) 953-0150.
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For media inquiries:
Adam Myrick - (803) 898-3884
E-mail - myrickar@dhec.sc.gov
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