#Brown Water Advisory
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for Hilo Bay and along Hāmākua Coast
State health officials advised beachgoers and ocean enthusiasts 16 days ago to stay out of the waters in those areas that likely appeared brown or murky because of a threat of higher than normal pollutants from storm runoff.
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast after about a week
Beachgoers advised to remember: If the water is brown, turn around. State health officials recommend staying out of the water in the advisory area for 48 to 72 hours after heavy rainfall stops and beaches have received full sunshine.
Brown water advisory canceled for Big Island after almost a week
The advisory was issued Jan. 31 by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Clean Water Branch for the entire island because of stormwater runoff entering coastal waters from heavy rains associated with the significant winter storm that moved through the state at the end of last week.
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for for Hilo Bay
The advisory had been in effect since Oct. 30.
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for Big Island’s Hāmākua Coast
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported the cancellation the afternoon of Nov. 13. The advisory went into effect the afternoon of Nov. 6.
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for East Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health originally issued the advisory Sept. 16.
Brown water advisory issued for mouth of Wailoa River in Hilo
The public is advised to stay out of flood water and stormwater because of possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.
Brown water advisory issued for coastal waters stretching from Kawaihae to South Kona
High surf on Wednesday resulted in waters reaching into foliage and other areas above the normal high-water mark, including roadways.
Brown Water Advisory at Hilo Bay, along Hāmākua Coast
Recent heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Brown water advisory for Puako Bay to Kaiopae Point on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi County Department of Health has issued a brown water advisory for Puako Bay to Kaipae Point on Big Island.
UPDATE # 2: Big Island weather-related news for March 9
On March 9, there is a high surf warning for west-facing shores and high wind warning for the summits, but the wind advisory for the rest of the island has been canceled.
Update: Brown water advisory issued for Waialea Bay to Kapaʻa Beach Park has been canceled
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has canceled a brown water advisory for Waialea Bay to Kapaʻa Beach on the Big Island.
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay on Big Island
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff in Hilo Bay due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewers, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.
Kona Low Day 2: Flash flood warning for eastern half of Big Island extended into Sunday
At 9:51 p.m., radar and rain gauges indicated that rainfall rates have eased over the southeast flank of the Big Island. However, runoff levels were still high and rain continued in some locations, with heavy rainfall is still possible in the warning areas.
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay
Recent heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
High bacteria count notification issued at Kailua Pier; brown water advisory in effect for part of Kohala Coast
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is notifying the public that the waters at the two West Hawai‘i locations are being monitored for possible contamination.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Spencer Beach Park
A brown water advisory has been issued for Spencer Beach Park .
Brown Water Advisory Issued for East Hawaiʻi
A brown water advisory has been issued for the east side of Hawaiʻi Island.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Hilo Bay
The Brown Water Advisory previously issued for the island of Hawaii has been canceled; however, a Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Hilo Bay.
