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Kaua'i officials warn against swimming amid brown water advisories

Original: Kaua‘i County ocean safety officials advise against swimming due to multiple brown water advisories on the island

Kaua'i County ocean safety officials are urging residents and visitors to stay out of the water as multiple brown water advisories remain in effect across the island. Brown water, typically caused by storm runoff, can carry debris, sewage, chemicals and bacteria, posing health risks to swimmers. Officials advise avoiding all flood-affected coastal waters until conditions improve and advisories are lifted.

Why now: Recent runoff or flooding has prompted multiple advisories, raising safety concerns for beachgoers on Kaua'i.

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