KEAAU, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state Department of Health has notified the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation of possible water violations in their water system, a company spokesperson said Saturday.
The notification came after water samples from a water well in the Keaau system tested positive for E. coli bacteria.
"The problem was discovered on September 21, 2018.
Since that time, the water may not have adequate disinfection and may pose a risk for customers," the corporation said in a news release Saturday.
Additional tests are being conducted to figure out the extent of the problem.
At this point, the corporation says no Mauna Loa mac nut products were affected by the contaminated water, and no product recalls have been issued.
Residents seeking more information on the situation may call Lotus Pond Communications at (808) 551-1649.
This story will be updated with new details as they become available.
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