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The islandwide brown water advisory for Maui has been canceled, but a new advisory has been issued for Fleming Beach Park on Maui, according to the state Department of Health.
The department is advising beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.
After storms or heavy rain, the water may contain higher than normal pollutant levels. The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
The public should also avoid swimming, wading in or drinking water from any freshwater streams or ponds to prevent leptospirosis, a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria.