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Updated: 09/26/2024
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Brown Water Advisory for the east side of Hawaii Island from Kohala to South point

First Detected: 09/16/2024
Sign Removed: 09/26/2024
Closed: 09/26/2024
Cause: Recent heavy rain

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the east side of Hawaii Island from Kohala to South point. The Hawaii Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters when the water appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain. After storms or heavy rain, the water may contain higher than normal pollutant levels. The Department recommends staying out of the water for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine. The Department of Health advises the public to avoid swimming, wading in, or drinking water from any freshwater streams or pond to prevent leptospirosis, a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria. For more information, please see: https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/leptospirosis/ If the water is brown, turn around. For more information, please see: https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb#!/event/1845/details/view

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