The public is advised to avoid waters near the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Water reclamation Facility outfall in Kailua due to discharges that exceeded permitted fecal indicator bacteria levels.
Affected waters: Kailua bay, Oahu
Cause: Operational issues at the facility
Exceedance began on August 6, 2021
DOH notified on September 3, 2021
Status: ongoing
Volume: unknown
Warning signs will be posted in the affected area.
The public is advised to remain out of the affected waters until further notice.