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Brown Water Advisory Issued For Hilo Bay
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by Big Island Video News
on Oct 4, 2022 at 2:03 pm

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STORY SUMMARY

HILO, Hawaiʻi - High surf and recent rain has resulted in runoff entering into coastal waters along Hilo and Keaukaha.

UPDATE – (2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4)

  • The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Clean Water Branch has issued a Brown Water Advisory for Hilo Bay and the waters off Keaukaha.

From Tuesday’s health department notice:

High surf and recent rain has resulted in runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out. Continue to practice good personal hygiene and follow-up with your primary care physician if you have any health concerns.


Filed Under: Hilo Tagged With: brown water advisory, Hilo Bay, Keaukaha

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