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North Carolina Department of Environment Quality

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Marine Fisheries - 04 Bacterial Contamination

Marine Fisheries

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Bacterial Contamination

Habitats Affected: Water column, shell bottom

Common Sources: Stormwater runoff, failing septic systems, overloaded sewage systems

Impacts:

  • Public health risks leading to restrictions on
    • swimming
    • shellfish consumption
  • Permanent or temporary closures of shellfish harvesting waters
  • Water-borne illness

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N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries • 3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, NC 28557 • 252-726-7021 or  800-682-2632

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