#enterococci

Update: High bacteria count advisory canceled at Honoli‘i Cove

State health officials report that enterococci levels at the popular surf spot north of Hilo no longer exceed acceptable levels.

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.