The island-wide brown water advisory for Kauaʻi has been canceled, but brown water advisories have been issued for Waimea Recreational Pier, Kōloa Landing, Hanamāulu Beach, and Niumalu Beach.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Clean Water Branch advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain, even if a brown water advisory has not been issued in the area.
After storms or heavy rain, the water may contain higher than normal pollutant levels. The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48 to 72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
The Department of Health advises the public to avoid swimming, wading in, or drinking water from any freshwater streams or ponds to prevent leptospirosis, a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria.
If the water is brown, turn around. For more information and updates, visit the Clean Water Branch website.
