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Report on cruise ship study: potential impacts to shellfish in Puget Sound

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The mission of the Office of Shellfish and Water Protection is to protect the health of shellfish consumers and effectively manage wastewater in Washington State.

The Office of Shellfish and Water Protection consists of the following programs:

Shellfish Programs

Swimming BEACH Program

Water Protection Program (Wastewater Management)

Shellfish Programs:

Biotoxin Program
Monitors biotoxins in molluscan shellfish, closing harvest areas when high levels pose a threat to public health.

Commercial Shellfish Licensing & Certification Program
Licenses and inspects commercial shellfish operations in Washington state.

Growing Areas Classification Program
Monitors and classifies shellfish growing areas for harvest suitability.

Recreational Shellfish Program
Provides timely information to recreational harvesters regarding where and when it is safe to harvest shellfish.

Water Protection Programs

Wastewater Management Program

Protects public health by promoting the safe treatment and disposal of domestic and other non-industrial wastewater in areas of Washington not served by municipal sewage treatment works.
Provides assistance to local health jurisdictions regarding on-site wastewater issues.

Large On-site Sewage System Program

Reviews and approves plans for large on-site sewage systems.

Water Reclamation and Reuse Program - (Webpage will be available soon)

Other DOH environmental health offices:
	•	Drinking Water
	•	Environmental Health Assessments
	•	Environmental Health & Safety
	•	Radiation Protection

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Office of Shellfish and Water Protection
Mailing address:   PO Box 47824
                           Olympia, WA 98504-7824
Physical address: 111 E Israel Road
                           Tumwater, WA
Phone: 360-236-3330
Fax:      360-236-2257
Last Update : 10/26/2007 04:24 PM
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