HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Health officials say conditions are improving in areas impacted by the recent Kona Low storms.

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) said follow-up environmental testing showed decreasing levels of harmful pathogens at two storm debris consolidation sites.

Officials said several pathogens detected during earlier testing were not found in the latest samples, including Salmonella, hepatitis A and Enterococcus.

Lower levels of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus were still detected, while Leptospira—bacteria commonly found in the environment—remained present.

DOH said one sample collected at Weed Circle tested positive for Leptospira after previously testing negative. Officials believe the isolated result may be tied to recent wildlife contamination or additional rainfall, rather than lingering impacts from the storms.

Despite the improving conditions, health officials continue urging the public to avoid standing water, mud and wet soil in flooded areas.

Officials said the downward trends suggest the environment is gradually recovering.

Full sampling results and cleanup guidelines are available at health.hawaii.gov/konalowstorm.