Washington Officials Restrict Shellfish In Three Commercial Areas

OLYMPIA, Wash. — State health officials are restricting shellfish harvesting in sections of three commercial growing areas due to high levels of bacteria.

The state Department of Health announced the restrictions on Tuesday for Hood Canal 6, Pickering Passage and Vaughn Bay.

Officials also said another 17 areas are considered "threatened" due to declining water quality.

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