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January 3, 2004
The Department of Health is advising the public to stay out of
waters in and around Oahu areas potentially affected by sewage overflow
due to heavy rains. Those areas that have been posted or will be posted
with warning signs are Hawaii Kai (boat ramp), Wailupe, Palolo Stream,
Manoa Stream, Honolulu Harbor, Nuuanu Stream, Kalihi Stream, Salt Lake,
Kaelepulu Stream (Enchanted Lake), Kailua Beach Stream mouth and
Bellows Stream.
The public is advised to avoid these waters for a few days until
testing of water samples has been completed and warning signs
removed.
The public is also advised to stay out of water in their
neighborhoods that may have overflowed from manholes or sewer systems
caused by recent heavy rains. People are advised to stay out of
standing water in areas with cesspools and septic tanks, such as parts
of Waianae, North Shore and Windward areas.
The State Department of Health is currently monitoring water bodies
and test samples to determine potential health hazards and the extent
of contamination in Oahu waters due to sewage overflow from heavy
rains.
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