Better avoid bay front for a week....

[Kapoho Joe]

Another reminder of our 3rd world cesspool status out here in the middle of nowhere. To be fair though, Seattle recently suffered a sewage related mishap themselves, so containing the poop seems to be a challenging activity these days.

[TomK]

According to Hawaii Civil Defense, it is now safe to go back in the water. This may not apply to those worried about large and vengeful sharks.

http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alert...ormat.html

[alaskyn66]

By the way last I heard .. the number was revised to 40,000 gallons of sewage.

http://khon2.com/2017/04/03/hawaii-islan...rby-parks/

Usually the way it works is multiply by two or three the number that is officially reported.

[Eric1600]

FYI - they opened the bay yesterday 4/5 at 3pm.

[leilanidude]

This may not apply to those worried about large and vengeful sharks.
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Like the hammerheads that are known to be in the bay.... last thing I want to do is make mommy-hammerhead shark mad...

[Kapoho Joe]

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Originally posted by Eric1600

FYI - they opened the bay yesterday 4/5 at 3pm.

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So that means you should not swim in Hilo Bay until 5/5/17?

[alaskyn66]

I heard it from a spouse that heard it from a friend that tiger sharks are commonly seen around coconut island. It might be the time of year.

I did see three or four juvenile sharks swimming round Wailoa pond... the other day. Three foot and or less.

[Eric1600]

quote:

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Originally posted by Kapoho Joe
So that means you should not swim in Hilo Bay until 5/5/17?

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I don't know, but I paddle there often and the worst sewage smells are usually when the cruise ship is departing. It can be pretty nasty.

[kalakoa]

the worst sewage smells are usually when the cruise ship is departing

Where are the Protectors when you need them?