Heavy Rains Prompt Brown Water Advisory on Maui

Brown water advisory. PC: Hawaiʻi Department of Health.

A brown Water Advisory has been issued for the entire island of Maui due to heavy rains.

The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.

Not all waters may be affected, however if the water is brown stay out and continue to practice good personal hygiene and follow up with your primary care physician if you have any health concerns.