Off the news: Steer clear of brown water after storm | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Off the news: Steer clear of brown water after storm | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Yuck, yuck and muck. After recent torrential rains, most shorelines throughout Hawaii have turned brown. Not only is the water unsightly, it’s loaded with contamination, from pathogens and pollutants. Think runoff and overflow from sewage systems, such as cesspools or septic tanks, and animal feces.

The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department Urges People to Stay Out of the Ocean After Kona Low Storm

The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department urges Oʻahu residents and visitors to stay out of the ocean following recent rains from the Kona low.   The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a brown water advisory for Oʻahu. The DOH recommends avoiding ocean water for at least 72 hours after the last rainfall. Even beyond that timeframe, the public should continue to avoid entering areas where the water is brown or murky. The DOH reminds t…