Special to the News
The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County.
Areas I, II and VII are closed. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay, and Grand Bay.
The order by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris closed harvesting April 7. The order was issued as a result of possible bacteriological contamination of the oyster beds because of recent heavy 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.
