Officials issue Brown Water Advisory for Kauai

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or other recreational ocean activities due to an island-wide Brown Water Advisory for Kauaʻi.

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The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is advising beach users to avoid waters that appear brown, cloudy, or murky, particularly after storms or heavy rainfall.

Officials said this recommendation applies even when a Brown Water Advisory has not been issued.

Stormwater runoff can carry sewage, bacteria, chemicals, and other pollutants into coastal waters.

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As a precaution, DOH recommends staying out of affected waters for at least 48 to 72 hours after heavy rain has stopped and allowing conditions to improve.

Ocean Safety Bureau officials are reminding the public to swim only at lifeguarded beaches and to stay out of the water anywhere it appears brown or murky.

For up-to-date information about Kauaʻi ocean conditions and ocean safety, speak to a county lifeguard at any lifeguard station, visit safebeachday.com/county/kauai, or call the Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984.

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