Hawaii Issues Brown Water Advisories Following Kona Low Storm
Hawaii Issues Brown Water Advisories Following Kona Low Storm
US · Published Apr 15, 2026
Hawaii faces brown water advisories after a series of Kona Low storms caused significant runoff and coastal water contamination.
Health officials warn of E. coli and salmonella risks in affected waters, advising against swimming and surfing.
Multiple islands, including Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui, and the Big Island, are under advisories due to the storm's aftermath.
Kona Low storms cause widespread water contamination
Hawaii is currently grappling with widespread brown water advisories following a series of Kona Low storms, marking the third such event in a month. These storms have brought torrential rainfall and runoff, leading to significant contamination of coastal waters across several Hawaiian islands. The Hawaii Department of Health Clean Water Branch has issued urgent advisories, particularly affecting Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui, and the Big Island, exacerbated by the lingering effects of an exceptionally wet March.
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