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Post-storm brown water advisories issued across Hawaii
Current status: Lifted (as of 19/09/2026, 13:45). Older update notes in the history text may be outdated.
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. All-clear (Hawaii News Now, 19.09.2026, 13:45): A precautionary Boil Water Notice for the Wai’ōhinu-Nā‘ālehu Water System was cancelled around noon on September 18, 2026. Bacteriological testing confirmed the absence of coliform bacteria, ensuring water now meets drinking quality requirements.
- Location
- Hawaii
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 01/09/2026, 02:00
- End
- 18/09/2026, 02:00
- Event type
- Microbiological, Chemical contamination, Boil water advisory
- Status
- Lifted
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · End according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
According to the source this case has been officially lifted. The measures below applied during the incident and are documented for historical reference only.
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