Water Quality

Brown Water Advisory

Heavy rain runoff turns coastal water brown. Avoid ocean 48-72hrs after rain; stay away from streams (leptospirosis risk).

Beach Advisory

Enterococci bacteria exceeds safe levels. Stay out of the water at affected beaches until advisory is lifted.

Beach Notification

Initial alert for high bacteria counts during routine monitoring. Resampling is underway to confirm.

Sewage Spill

Wastewater discharge affecting state waters. Avoid contact with water in the affected area.

Permit Exceedance

Wastewater facility discharge exceeds permitted limits. May indicate treatment system issues.