Hawaii issues Brown Water Advisory, warning residents to avoid coastal waters due to pollution risk post-heavy rain.

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the West Hawaii coast, from South Point to Pololu Valley, due to potentially high pollutant levels after heavy rain. The Hawaii Department of Health warns beachgoers to avoid the ocean and freshwater streams for 48 to 72 hours after rain stops and the beach receives full sunshine to prevent leptospirosis, a bacterial infection.

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