More residents call for removal of fuel storage tanks at Red Hill

Written By Sierra Club Hawaiʻi Chapter

TL;DR - There are growing calls for the Navy to shut down its Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility for good. This comes amid fears that it could contaminate most of Oahu’s drinking water. Now the City Council is looking at proposals to force the Navy’s hand.

The City Council has proposed a bill that would require any operator of large storage tanks to get a permit from the city and must prove that it will not leak any dangerous substances. It’s also pushing a resolution to remove the storage tanks at Red Hill which sit 100 feet above the aquifer. The proposals received overwhelming approval from residents who testified.

December 15, 2021: More residents call for removal of fuel storage tanks at Red Hill, KHON2

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