UPDATE 4/20/20 It has been over one month since DOH declared, but this morning they announced, ” The Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui has been canceled.”
UPDATE: 4/6/20 SINCE WE POSTED THIS ALERT A FEW WEEKS AGO, THE DOH HAS NOT RESCINDED IT.
But today they announced “ Due to the shelter-in-place order from Governor Ige, DOH has suspended all routine coastal beach monitoring and will not resume monitoring until the order is lifted. Although all State and County parks have been closed for public gatherings, the public is still allowed to swim, surf, and recreate in the water, for exercise, while being mindful of social distancing requirements. No updated water quality testing information will be available to the public to inform personal risk in recreating in the water, so please use common sense and stay safe.
The Brown Water Advisories that have been posted remain applicable at all beaches. If it’s brown, turn around.
For more information, please see: https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/#!/landing
3/17/20 Sadly when the color of the day is definitely GREEN- HAPPY ST PADDY’S DAY! the color for the kai from the State Dept of Health Is BROWN
“A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Maui.
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out. Continue to practice good personal hygiene and follow-up with your primary care physician if you have any health concern”
3/4/20 The Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui has been canceled.
3/2/20 WE SEE ONE OF THESE BAD NEWS EVENTS EVERY MONTH NOW!!
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Maui.
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out. Continue to practice good personal hygiene and follow-up with your primary care physician if you have any health concerns.
UPDATE 2/14/20 The Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui has been canceled
UPDATE 2/6/20. Sadly this seems to be a more frequent occurrence
” A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Maui.
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out. Continue to practice good personal hygiene and follow-up with your primary care physician if you have any health concerns.”
UPDATE 1/21/20 After over one week The Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui has been canceled.
1/13/20 #kihei A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Maui.
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out. Continue to practice good personal hygiene and follow-up with your primary care physician if you have any health concerns.
