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March 9, 2004
HONOLULU - The Hawaii State Department of Health today announced
that advisories have been lifted for: Kawa Stream and Kaneohe Bay;
Enchanted Lakes, Kaelepulu Stream and Kailua Bay (all beaches); and
Puhi Bay, Island of Hawaii. Advisories were lifted yesterday (Monday)
for Waimanalo and Bellows beaches, so all Windward beaches are now
open.
The beaches were posted with warnings last week, due to sewage
spills caused by heavy rains. Water sampling in the impacted areas
showed elevated levels of bacteria. These bacteria can cause illness if
they are ingested or come in contact with open wounds.
Warning signs are still posted as a precaution around Sand Island Park
and Honolulu Harbor because of a sewage spill Thursday, caused by a
broken pipe. The public is being asked to respect the warnings and stay
out of the water. Sampling is ongoing and signs will be taken down when
bacteria levels return to normal.
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For More Information
Contact::
Janice Okubo
Department of Health
Communications Director
Phone: (808) 586-4442
Email: jsokubo@mail.health.state.hi.us
Laura M. Lott
Department of Health
Information Specialist
Phone: (808) 586-4418
Email: lmlott@mail.health.state.hi.us
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