#enterococci

High bacteria count advisory issued at Honoli‘i Cove north of Hilo

Levels of 288 per 100 mL of enterococci were detected during routine beach monitoring March 11, indicating potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in waters of the area that includes popular surf spot Honoli’i Beach Park, which can make people ill.

Update: High bacteria count notification for portion of Wailuku River canceled

State reports water sample retesting results of Big Island waterway show enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.

High bacteria count advisory issued for 4 Mile beach in Hilo

The Hawai’i Department of Health Clean Water Branch issued the advisory because potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Waters at Kailua Pier

An advisory has been posted at Kailua Pier after high levels of bacteria were discovered in the waters.

DOH Suggests Water Quality Test Adjustments

The information the HDOH Clean Water Branch has been disseminating may not accurately represent biohazardous threats, or the lack thereof, in Hawai‘i waters.