#enterococci bacteria

Update: Health Department lifts water quality advisory for Kahaluu Beach Park

Kahaluʻu Beach Park’s water safety has been officially restored after recent tests showed enterococci levels fall below the state’s threshold.

UPDATE: High bacteria count advisory canceled at Kolekole Gulch in East Hawai‘i

Water sample testing results show that the enterococci bacteria levels no longer exceed the threshold level at the site about 12.5 miles north of Hilo.

Canceled: High bacteria count notification at Kēōkea Beach Park in North Hawai‘i

Kēōkea Beach Park in North Hawaiʻi has reopened following confirmation from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health that water quality meets safety standards after initial tests showed elevated bacteria levels.

High bacteria count advisory issued for beach north of Honokōhau Harbor

The advisory was issued because testing for enterococci indicated potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.