Public health aspects of Tropical Storm Agnes in Virginia's portion of Chesapeake Bay and its Tributaries

Authors

M. P. Lynch, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
J. Claiborne Jones, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Files

Document Type

Book Chapter

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Publication Date

1976

Role

Project Coordinator, Jackson Davis (VIMS) | Volume Coordinator, Beverly Laird (VIMS)

Book Title

The effects of Tropical Storm Agnes on the Chesapeake Bay Estuarine System

Publisher

Chesapeake Research Consortium

Series

Chesapeake Research Consortium publication ; no. 54

Abstract

All Virginia waters within Chesapeake Bay were closed for the taking of shellfish for direct consumption on 23 June 1972. This initial closing was in anticipation of high microorganism levels accompanying flood waters moving downstream. Various areas beginning with the lower portion of Chesapeake Bay were reopened beginning )n 20 July 1972. By 5 October 1972 all areas closed as a result )f Tropical Storm Agnes were reopened. No increased incidents of infectious diseases caused by waterborne microorganisms were noted in Virginia which could be attributed to Tropical Storm Agnes.

Recommended Citation

Lynch, M. P. and Jones, J. Claiborne, "Public health aspects of Tropical Storm Agnes in Virginia's portion of Chesapeake Bay and its Tributaries" (1976). VIMS Books and Book Chapters. 77.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/vimsbooks/77