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Following heavy rainfall and storm conditions associated with recent tropical weather, the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Clean Water Branch issued brown water advisories across multiple islands, including Oahu, Kauai, parts of Maui, and sections of Hawaii Island.Key details from the advisory include:

• Cause: Significant stormwater runoff has washed soil, debris, and contaminants into nearshore coastal waters, canals, and streams.
• Health Risks: Storm runoff can carry elevated levels of pollutants, including sewage overflow, bacteria, pesticides, animal waste, pathogens, and chemical contaminants. Contact with contaminated waters increases the risk of serious illnesses and infections, such as leptospirosis.
• Guidance for the Public: Ocean safety officials and health authorities advise residents and beachgoers to stay out of murky or discolored ocean waters, freshwater streams, and ponds. A common precaution recommended is: “If the water is brown, turn around.”
• Duration: The Department of Health recommends waiting at least 48 to 72 hours after heavy rains have ended and waters have returned to normal clarity under full sunshine before swimming or participating in ocean activities.