MALIKO (HawaiiNewsNow) - A recent report reveals beaches in Hawaii are among the most polluted in the nation.

Meanwhile, federal funding cuts could threaten future water quality testing.

Two separate reports from Surfrider Foundation show last year’s national and state water quality levels.

In Surfrider’s national report, Kahaluu Beach on Oahu, and Waikomo Stream at Koloa Landing on Kauai both made the beach bacteria hotspot list.

“We sample for enterococcus bacteria. This is a fecal indicator bacterium and when it’s present, it indicates that there might be wastewater pollution,” said Surfrider Foundation Hawaii Regional Manager Hanna Lilley.

In the state report, 100% of samples collected at Nawiliwili Stream on Kauai last year failed to meet state health standards.

Lilley says th

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