(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.
