State environmental officials reopened Rehoboth Bay to shellfishing after a sewage spill suspended harvesting for three weeks.
DNREC said the shellfish industry was cooperative - ensuring oysters and clams from the bay remain safe to eat.
The 21-day closure was required under federal Food and Drug Administration guidelines for shellfish - which protect the public from viruses and other pathogens associated with wastewater exposure.
The spill occurred December 28th in the Long Neck area of Rehoboth Bay when a residential sewer line was cut.
