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Kailua Bay now in the clear, officials say

The ocean waters at Kailua, previously considered a health risk due to the presence of fecal bacteria, are now in the clear, according to state and city officials.

Health Department says Kailua Bay bacteria levels are 'very concerning'

Health Department says Kailua Bay bacteria levels are 'very concerning'

Thirteen days total. That was the number of days that a city wastewater plant exceeded limits for enterococcus bacteria in its effluent in April and May, which prompted the state Department of Health to issue an advisory for all of Kailua Bay.

Hawaii Health Department calls Kailua Bay bacteria levels 'very concerning'

For 13 days, a wastewater plant exceeded limits in Kailua Bay for enterococcus bacteria, an indicator of fecal material in water. Even more concerning is that the ocean outfall there is shared by both the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and Marine Corps Base Hawaii s Water Reclamation Facility.

Kailua Bay continues battle for clean waters

Kailua residents who regularly visit the beach expressed concerns about what seems to be the growing frequency of these advisories.