Water Quality at Hawaii Beaches

Information on this page current as of Nov 22, 2008 00:00 GMT (18 minutes ago).

Brown Water Advisory for North and East Kauai
Issued Tue Nov, 18 2008.
Reason: Broken Sewer Line.
Island: Kauai.

Brown Water Advisory is being issued by CWB for north and east Kauai. Heavy rains have caused silt laden turbid runoff from Hanalei Bay to Nawiliwili. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, chemicals, and associated flood debris. If coastal waters are turbid and brown, stay out.


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Brown Water Advisory for North and East Kauai
Issued Tue Nov, 18 2008.
Reason: Heavy Rains.
Island: Kauai.

Brown Water Advisory is being issued by CWB for north and east Kauai. Heavy rains have caused silt laden turbid runoff from Hanalei Bay to Nawiliwili. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, chemicals, and associated flood debris. If coastal waters are turbid and brown, stay out.


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1200 gal Sewer Manhole Overflow Cove Park, Kihei, MAUI
Issued Fri Nov, 14 2008.
Reason: Sewer Manhole Overflow.
Island: Maui.

CWB has been notified of a 1200 gallon discharge from a sewer manhole on Iliili Road, Kihei, Maui. The discharge entered the ocean fronting Cove Park, which is located between Kalama Beach Park and Kamaole Beach Park 1. Signs have been posted and water samples collected. The public is advised to stay out of waters between Kalama and Kamaole Beach Park 1.


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Sewage Spill in Ala Yacht Harbor, OAHU
From Fri Sep, 26 2008 to Tue Sep, 30 2008. Expired about 1 month ago.
Reason: Other.
Island: Oahu.

CWB has been notified of a sewage discharge into the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor from an unidentified vessels holding tank. The discharge affects floating docks B, C, and D. Although swimming is not allowed in the harbor, commercial hull cleaning does take place within the harbor. Hull cleaners are advised to stay out of the harbor for the next four days.


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Sewage Spill in Ala Yacht Harbor, OAHU
From Fri Sep, 26 2008 to Tue Sep, 30 2008. Expired about 1 month ago.
Reason: Other.
Island: Oahu.

CWB has been notified of a sewage discharge into the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor from an unidentified vessels holding tank. The discharge affects floating docks B, C, and D. Although swimming is not allowed in the harbor, commercial hull cleaning does take place within the harbor. Hull cleaners are advised to stay out of the harbor for the next four days.


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