ESSEX, Mass. (AP) - A sewage spill has forced Massachusetts officials to close clam flats to diggers.
The sewer pipe broke around 10 p.m. Saturday in Essex, contaminating the Essex River and temporarily closing roads in the vicinity.
The clam flats have been closed indefinitely by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Steve Woodman, co-owner of Woodman’s restaurant, tells NBC 10 Boston all of their clams come from the local area. He says he will have to go elsewhere for their clams until the DEP deems the local supply safe.
The department has not responded to requests for comment.
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