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Updated: 05/27/2021
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Wastewater Discharge in Kapue Stream and Lyman Bay, Hawai‘i

First Detected: 05/17/2021
Sign Removed: 05/27/2021
Closed: 05/17/2021
Cause: Blockage in sewer line

Updated 5/18/21
The public is advised to remain out of waters of Kapue stream below Kapue Bridge and Lyman Bay in Papaikou, Hawaii Island. An estimated 67,800 gallons of wastewater overflowed from a nearby manhole and may have entered the stream and adjacent coastline. Warning signs have been posted and water quality samples are being collected.

The blockage has been cleared and the spill has stopped.

The public is advised to remain out of the affected waters until the signs have been removed.

For more information, please see: https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb#!/event/1352/details/view

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