KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
NEWS RELEASE:
Brown water advisory remains in effect for most of Kaua‘i
A Brown Water Advisory remains in effect for most of Kaua‘i, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
“We are receiving reports of people swimming in Hanalei Bay,” said Administrator for the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency Elton Ushio. “The public is advised to stay out of the water until the brown water advisory is lifted.”
The advisory is not in effect for coastal waters from Keoniloa Bay to Sheraton Beach on the South Shore.
Officials warn that swimming in the water could result in serious illness. If the water is brown, stay out. The public is advised to stay out of floodwaters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. Do not allow children to play in floodwater areas. Continue to practice good personal hygiene by washing off with soap and clean water and washing hands before handling food.
For the latest updates on brown water advisories, visit DOH’s Clean Water Branch website at https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/#!/landing.
