World Water Day highlights importance of groundwater
Oahu is the only island that relies solely on groundwater sources.
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Oahu is the only island that relies solely on groundwater sources.
The state Department of Health says there are heightened levels of fuel contamination in groundwater and soil near the Navy's Red Hill fuel storage facility. But health officials say there is no indication that water coming from the Board of Water Supply has been affected. HPR’s Scott Kim has more.
It's almost 2022 and there's been a lot of news and information about water contamination from a leak at the Navy Red Hill fuel storage facility on Oʻahu. While clean-up efforts continue, the history and issues surrounding Red Hill began long before. These are the recent developments you need to know.
A Honolulu Board of Water Supply expert said the fuel tanks are 'entering an end of life phase' but the military wants to decide if any need emptied.
A lab report released by the Honolulu Board of Water supply found no contaminants in its Halawa Shaft. Samples were collected on Dec. 1. The shaft was closed on Dec. 2.