Maui Fires Likely Contaminated the Island's Waters
After the tragic fires that devastated Maui, including the Lahaina region, the concern now shifts to the safety of the island's water systems.
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After the tragic fires that devastated Maui, including the Lahaina region, the concern now shifts to the safety of the island's water systems.
Some populated areas of Maui are looking at months or even years before their water systems are fully and safely restored following the wildfires that devastated the island last month.
Extensive water testing is still needed, with access to most of Lahaina slowed by hazardous conditions and the search for human remains.
Maggie T. Sutrov showered, drank treated tap water and watered her garden before she learned that she shouldn't be using the water in her home on Maui after wildfires devastated the island. Concerned about others making the same mistake, she quickly created a flier on water contamination from guidance she'd found on the county's website and worked with a pop-up community center to get the word out.
Maggie T. Sutrov showered, drank treated tap water and watered her garden before she learned that she shouldn’t be using the water in her home on Maui after wildfires devastated the island. Concerned about others making the same mistake, she quickly created a flier on water contamination from guidance she’d found on the county’s website […]