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interactive map from the Hawaiʻi DOH Clean Water Branch showing the area under the Brown Water Advisory in yellow

Brown Water Advisory Issued For Puakō, Hapuna, Kawaihae
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by Big Island Video News
on Jan 4, 2023 at 8:54 pm

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STORY SUMMARY

KOHALA, Hawaiʻi - An area of West Hawaiʻi coastline that includes Pualkō, Hapuna, and Kawaihae are under a Brown Water Advisory following recent heavy rains.

(BIVN) – A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the shores of Puakō, Hapuna, and Kawaihae.

This alert was issued by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Clean Water Branch on Wednesday:

Heavy rain and storm conditions has resulted in stormwater 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: Kohala Tagged With: brown water advisory, Hapuna Beach, Kawaihae, Puako

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