Post-storm brown water advisories issued across Hawaii
The state Health Department has issued numerous brown water advisories across Hawaii following Hurricane Lowell on September 8, 2026. Affected areas include the entire islands of Oahu and Kauai, parts of Maui (Maalaea to Keawekapu, Hanakao‘o Point to Papalaua), and parts of Hawaii island (Keokea Beach Park to South Point, Hamakua Coast to Hilo Bay, Honuapo to Punaluu). Runoff may contain sewage, harmful micro-organisms, and chemicals; beach users are advised to stay out of brown waters and avoid drinking from freshwater streams or ponds.
- Location
- Hawaii
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 01/09/2026, 02:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Microbiological, Chemical contamination
- Status
- Active
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Boil water before drinking or use bottled water.
- 2Contact a doctor if gastrointestinal symptoms occur.
- 3Maintain hygiene during cooking and handwashing.
Sources
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