Officials Warn Public to Stay Out of Water in Hilo After 71,000-Gallon Wastewater Discharge

DOH: Stay out of Hilo waters due to large wastewater spill | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

State health officials are advising the public to remain out of the waters from Puhi Bay to Onekahakaha on Hawaii island due to a large wastewater spill in Hilo.

County: Electrical failure causes discharge of partially treated sewage in Hilo

The Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management reports that a “process bypass” occurred Monday night at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Officials warn public to stay out of water in Hilo after 71,000-gallon wastewater discharge

The cause of the bypass was an electrical failure. In response, crews took immediate remedial actions, including conducting emergency repairs to restore power.

Wastewater Bypass at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant

A process bypass occurred at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hilo. The incident took place from 9:06 p.m.-9:55 p.m. last night resulting in approximately 71,000 gallons of partially treated, fully disinfected wastewater being discharged through the

Hilo Wastewater Spill Closes Puhi Bay Waters, DOH Warns

An electrical failure sent 71,000 gallons of sewage into Puhi Bay near Hilo, prompting a Hawaii health advisory to avoid nearby waters.

Wastewater Discharge Reported At Puhi Bay After Hilo Treatment Plant Failure

HILO, Hawaiʻi - An electrical failure resulted in approximately 71,000 gallons of partially treated, fully disinfected wastewater being discharged through the facility’s ocean outfall.