Time is of the essence as Navy stalls Red Hill drain

TL;DR - The Board of Water Supply says Oahu could face water shortages this summer as it continues to operate under what it calls “stress conditions” linked to the Navy’s contaminated water system.

This comes as the Department of Defense announces plans to appeal an order to shut down its 250,000,000 gallon capacity Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility by Wednesday.

“Today’s announcement that it intends to appeal is yet another breach of trust between the Navy and the people of Hawaii. We will continue our fight in court to force the Navy to render the Red Hill facility safe,” Hawaii Department of Health Deputy Director Kathleen Ho said.

January 31, 2022: Time is of the essence as Navy stalls Red Hill drain, KHON