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Kaua'i Officials Urge Public to Stay Out of the Water
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 advising residents and visitors not to swim, 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 are urging people to avoid flooded streams, beaches and coastal waters until the advisories are lifted and water quality improves.
Why now: Heavy rainfall likely caused runoff across Kaua'i, prompting officials to issue multiple brown water advisories and warn the public against swimming.
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