News 
Bacteria Levels Detected in Waters at Magic Sands
A
A
A
Magic Sands Beach Park. Photo: Jamilia Epping.
High bacteria levels have been reported at Magic Sands in Kailua-Kona.
On Friday, Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch reported enterococci levels of 166 per 100 mL detected during routine beach monitoring. As a result, potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, or parasites may be present in the water.
“Swimming at beaches with pollution in the water may make you ill,” DOH reports.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
The beach has been posted and this advisory will remain in effect until water sample results no longer exceed the threshold level of 130 enterococci per 100 mL.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sponsored Content
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Stay in-the-know with daily or weeklyheadlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Related Articles
High bacteria levels detected in waters at beach… October 25, 2022 
High Bacteria Levels Detected in Waters at 4 Miles… August 17, 2022 - High bacteria levels detected off handful of West… October 7, 2022
- Bacteria levels below threshold at Kailua Pier, DOH reports October 7, 2022
High bacteria count advisory issued for beach north… October 28, 2022 
UH-Hilo Study IDs Sources of Harmful Bacteria… September 18, 2022
Comments
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
Trending Now
1Mauna Loa Eruption Day 6 Lava Flow Continues Creeping Toward Saddle Road 2Mayor Roths Message To Tourists There Is No Better Time To Come To The Big Island 3Goddesses Pele And Poliahua Bring Lava And Snow To Big Island Summits On Same Day 4Lava Parking Area Temporarily Closed After Discovery Of Possible Grenade 5Mauna Loa Eruption Day 7 Minimal Movement Of Fissure 3 Flow 6Police Seek Three Suspects In Kona Theft
