Indian River Bay Closed to Clam and Mussel Harvest Due to Millsboro Sewer Leak

Emergency closure of shellfish harvest at Indian River Bay due to sewage spill

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued an emergency closure of Indian River Bay to the harvest of shellfish after an ongoing sewage release connected to the town’s sewer system was reported.

Indian River Bay closed to clam and mussel harvest due to Millsboro sewer leak

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced an extended closure of the Indian River Bay to clam and mussel harvesting due to a sewage release.

Millsboro wastewater spill causes Indian River Bay aquaculture closure

When the release first began is unknown, but at least 25,000 gallons of wastewater were spilled in Millsboro.

DNREC Issues Emergency Closure of Indian River Bay to Harvest of Bivalve Shellfish

DNREC has issued an emergency closure of the Indian River Bay to the harvesting of bivalve shellfish – including clams and mussels. This comes after DNREC received notice of an on-going sewage release connected to the Town of Millsboro's sewer system that is affecting the Indian River – and may impact the bay. The closure period will not end until 21 days after the discharge has been confirmed to have ended – however the discharge is currently o…

Emergency Closure of Indian River Bay to Harvesting Clams, Mussels

MILLSBORO, Del. – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued an emergency closure of the Indian River Bay to the harvest of clams and mussels.  Officials say the closure is the result of an ongoing sewage release linked to Millsboro’s sewer system. The Bay will remain closed for at least 21 days after the discharge ends to protect public health. In the meantime, crab, conch and finfish harvests rema…