#enterococcus
New testing shows drop in environmental pathogens following Kona Low storms
A follow-up round of environmental sampling in areas impacted by the Kona Low storms shows a general decrease in concentrations of environmental pathogens associated with the event. Overall, downward trends from initial measurements suggest the environment is recovering and naturally reducing the presence of storm-related pathogens.
Environmental monitoring confirms precautions needed amid kona storm recovery
Precautionary environmental monitoring confirmed expected pathogens in flood-carried mud, sediment, and nearshore waters impacted by the Kona Low Storms. These results also confirm that recommended precautions greatly reduce possible risk.
Surfrider’s water quality monitoring expands; reports ongoing pollution in Wailuku River
The Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force program had two important additions this year, including a new lab site at Pāʻia Youth and Cultural Center. In addition, Surfrider Maui partnered with community members from Hāna to collect water quality samples there for the first time.
Topping the list, for the second year in a row, is Wailuku Stream with 27% of samples exceeding health standards in 2022.
Surfrider Foundation: ongoing elevated bacteria count at Kahului Harbor and Waioka
Kahului Harbor in Central Maui, and Waioka “Venus Pool” in East Maui both had medium levels of Enterococcus bacteria, according to Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force.
High bacteria count advisory issued for Cove Park, Maui
A water quality exceedance of enterococci was recorded at Cove Park, Maui, resulting in an advisory from the State Department of Health, Clean Water Branch.
Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force reports high bacteria levels at five Maui sites
Maui Chapter volunteers collect samples from 18 different sites along Maui’s North Shore. They partner with Professor Donna Brown and her Marine Biology students at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College to have the samples processed within her lab to determine the levels of enterococcus fecal indicator bacteria.