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‘Unknown volume’ of wastewater discharged at Kailua-Kona Pier

COURTESY HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
                                A sewage spill affected the waters near and around the Kailua-Kona Pier on Hawaii island.

COURTESY HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

A sewage spill affected the waters near and around the Kailua-Kona Pier on Hawaii island.

The state Health Department is warning the public to stay out of waters near and around the Kailua-Kona Pier on Hawaii island due to a sewage spill that started Sunday afternoon.

As of 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, health officials said there has been an unknown volume of wastewater discharge into the ocean at the pier due to a clogged restroom drain.

Warning signs have been posted. The public is advised to remain out of affected waters until the advisory has been canceled.

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