Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard says the need to protect water sources from fuel leaks cannot be underestimated.
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U.S. Navy Has 20 Years to Fix Leak-Prone Red Hill Fuel Tanks
Hawaii Gov. David Ige and the EPA praise a new agreement to fix the underground storage tanks, but critics say it’s not enough.
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Red Hill Fuel Leak May Be Over 39,000 Gallons, KITV Reports
The Navy denies a new estimate provided to KITV by a whistleblower.
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Public Comment Deadline Extended for Upgrade of Red Hill Fuel Tanks
You now have until July 20 to weigh in on a plan for the storage facility where dozens of leaks have occurred.
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Navy Agrees to Upgrade Red Hill Fuel Storage Tanks
In January 2014, the tanks spilled 27,000 gallons of fuel, raising concerns about potential drinking water contamination.
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New Fuel Contamination Detected in Red Hill Monitoring Wells
Findings suggest the plume of leaked fuel below the Navy facility has migrated in the direction of drinking water supplies.
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Red Hill Task Force May Recommend Navy Double Line Fuel Tanks in 10 Years
Navy officials say the timeframe is unrealistic. The task force may revise its draft report before submitting it to the Legislature.
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DOD Says Navy’s Red Hill Fuel Tanks Pose a ‘High Potential for Fire’
Pentagon seeks nearly $50 million for fire-safety improvements at Halawa facility, but a Navy official in Hawaii dismisses concerns, saying the risk is “remote to none.”
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Negotiations Over Navy’s Red Hill Facility Continue
The Hawaii Department of Health may take more aggressive action to force the U.S. Navy to implement better leak detection and prevention technology at its Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility where an estimated 27,000 gallons of fuel leaked in January. The two sides are currently negotiating a “consent order” related to improved leak detection […]