Classified Shellfish Growing Waters

General information on the classification of growing waters, sample lab submission forms, and instructions on proper use of sampling bags

DEC FAQ: Classification of Commercial Shellfish Growing and Harvest Areas: Guidelines for establishing and classifying commercial shellfish growing and harvest areas.
Lab Sample Submission Forms (DEC Environmental Health Laboratory): Forms for properly submitting your water samples to the Environmental Health Lab for the classification of growing and harvest waters.
Whirl-Pak Bag Instructions for Water Sampling: To be sure you are sampling water correctly, download instructions for proper use of Whirl-Pak Bags.