(BIVN) – The public was advised to “avoid contact with waters near and around the Kailua-Kona Pier” due to a sewage spill on Sunday afternoon. 

According to a Wastewater Discharge alert from the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Clean Water Branch, the sewage spill was caused by a clogged drain in a restroom. 

“An unknown volume of sewage spilled from the restroom on the pier and entered the ocean,” the health department said. The spill was ongoing as of 2:40 p.m. HST. 

Warning signs have been posted around the affected area. 

“The public is advised to remain out of the affected water until this advisory has been canceled,” the health department stated.