#Puhi Bay
Keaukaha Homestead transitions to fresh leadership after centennial celebration
A transformative 100th year as Keaukaha Homestead inspires collaboration, celebration and advocacy for Native Hawaiians.
Wastewater discharge into Puhi Bay in Hilo prompts advisory
The public is advised to remain out of waters from Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha until warning signs have been removed.
Warning Signs Posted at Puhi Bay After Partially-Treated Wastewater Entered Ocean
Approximately 8,600 gallons of partially treated wastewater overflowed into waters around Puhi Bay after an electric breaker for the feed pump tripped at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant, Thursday, Jan. 27.
Wastewater Discharged into Puhi Bay
About 2 million gallons of fully treated wastewater was discharged in Puhi Bay without final chemical disinfection, county officials reported Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Bacteria Levels Elevated at Puhi Bay, Back to Normal at Onekahakaha Beach
Bacteria levels at Onekahakaha Beach Swimming Area are now back to normal, however, authorities are retesting Puhi Bay after detecting high levels of enterococci in the water.
