Pahoa, Big Island (Puna) — ranked by water quality and bacteria risk
After heavy rain, bacteria levels spike at beaches near streams and river mouths. If a brown water advisory is active near Pahoa, Big Island (Puna):
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Safe to Swim Hawaii is an independent passion project — not affiliated with the Hawaii Department of Health or any government agency. Water quality ratings are estimates based on publicly available testing data and geographic analysis. They are not real-time measurements and may not reflect current conditions.
Always verify current water quality conditions with the Hawaii DOH Clean Water Branch before entering the water.
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