Hawai‘i says it’s safe to surf and swim in Lahaina’s coastal waters

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Hawai‘i says it’s safe to surf and swim in Lahaina’s coastal waters

HONOLULU — Hawai‘i authorities say coastal waters off the wildfire-stricken town of Lahaina pose no significant risk to human health and it’s safe to surf and swim in the area. The state Department of Health announced the decision on Thursday after reviewing water sampling test results collected by groups, including University of Hawaii researchers, the Surfrider Foundation and the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorities are …