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Heavy rains cause two sewer overflows in east Honolulu

Heavy rains cause two sewer overflows in east Honolulu

The following information is provided by the City & County of Honolulu:

(Tue., March 6, 2012) – Heavy rains pounded the east side of Honolulu today as the Department of Environmental Services responded to two sanitary sewer overflows.

The first call came in at 8:40 a.m. with an ENV crew dispatched at 8:46 a.m. and the site secured at 1:40 p.m.  Wet weather caused an overflow at 1542 Pukele Avenue in Palolo releasing an estimated mixture of storm water and raw wastewater of at least 10,000 gallons into Palolo Stream, eventually leading to the Ala Wai Canal. 

Beat The Heat: Staying Safe in Peak Summer Temperatures

Beat The Heat: Staying Safe in Peak Summer Temperatures

With sweltering heat waves reported across the country, we at Hawaiian Springs Artesian Water thought it would be a good time to remind everyone things to keep in mind to “beat the heat.” Let’s all practice safe sun habits and stay properly hydrated as we head into what are typically the year’s hottest months here in Hawaii:

Sunscreen: A Healthy Habit – Sunscreen isn’t just for the beach, especially in tropical locations like Hawaii, where sun damage can occur from even minimal exposure such as walking your dog outside or driving. Make applying sunscreen a habit, and of course, reapply after water sports or perspiring.

Made in the Shade – During peak sun damage hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), seek shelter from the sun by staying in the shade or wearing a hat.  And don’t forget that sun damage can happen outside these peak hours as well.