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Sewage Spill · Canceled

Puhi Bay

Wastewater Discharge at Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha, Hawaiʻi

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Sewage SpillCanceled
Issued
September 22, 2026
Canceled
September 28, 2026
Where
Puhi Bay
Cause
Electrical short

Advisement

The public is advised to remain out of the waters of Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha due to a discharge of partially treated wastewater from Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Details are as follows:

Event: Discharge of partially treated sewage Location: Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha Estimated Volume: 71,000 gallons Status of spill: stopped Affected waters: Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha

The public is advised to remain out of these waters until warning signs have been removed. As a reminder a Brown Water Advisory remains up for the area from Hilo Bay and along the Hamakua Coast.

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