#if the water is brown turn around
Brown water advisory issued at Honokōhau Harbor in West Hawai‘i
Beach and harbor users are advised to stay out of water when it appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain as it might contain higher-than-normal levels of pollutant. If the water is brown, turn around.
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.
