DOD/2023
Navy: Toxic Forever Chemicals Detected In Groundwater Near Red Hill
The Navy says the Pearl Harbor drinking water system is safe.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Officials Demand Navy Clean Up Red Hill Fuel Spilled Since The 1940s
A coalition of public officials say that as much as 2 million gallons of petroleum threatens Oahu’s drinking water and that it could cost $750 million to clean up.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Water Utility Demands Navy Pay $1.2 Billion For Red Hill Costs
Whether or not the Navy pays up, water users are likely to pay higher rates in the coming years.
Commander Navy Region Hawaii
Red Hill Texts Show Navy Officials Worried About Groundwater Months Before Crisis
The messages, released as part of a lawsuit, also document a commander drastically underestimating the volume of the first of two spills.
Joint Task Force Red Hill
Three Gallons Of Fuel Leaked During Red Hill Draining Effort, Admiral Says
None of the fuel made contact with the environment, according to the leader of the defueling team.
U.S. Marine Corps/2023
Military Members File Lawsuit Over Red Hill Water Contamination
Active service members are challenging a rule that insulates the government from liability for their injuries.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Navy Reprimands Red Hill Leaders 2 Years After Fuel Spills
The actions represent steps toward internal accountability for the Red Hill debacle that upended the lives of thousands of Pearl Harbor-area residents.
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Oahu Homeowners And Businesses May Soon See Higher Water Bills
BWS says additional spending required because of Red Hill-related problems and inflation is forcing it to charge higher rates
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Red Hill’s Fuel Director Raised An Alarm Before Pipes Leaked. The Navy Removed Her
Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Bencs reported problems with Red Hill’s infrastructure and leadership culture just months before fuel leaks contaminated the drinking water.
U.S. Pacific Fleet/2022
Navy Wastes 2 Billion Gallons Of Water During Red Hill Cleanup
Regulators required the Navy to make a plan for reusing the water but never required them to act on it.