Community Concerned Navy’s Defueling Of Red Hill Isn’t Happening Fast Enough

TL;DR - Although the Navy has agreed to drain the Red Hill fuel facility following the contamination of its water supply in Honolulu, it won’t actually be removing the fuel in the immediate future. 

A process of assessment, government review and structural repairs will come first. And even then, according to a state order, the Navy could potentially use the World War II-era facility in the future. On Wednesday, dozens of community members told lawmakers they want the Navy’s fuel removed quickly and permanently. 

January 27, 2022: Community Concerned Navy’s Defueling Of Red Hill Isn’t Happening Fast Enough, Honolulu Civil Beat