Public health

Red Hill Water Information

U.S. Navy — Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility

Fuel spills at this location have endangered the chief source of freshwater on the island of O’ahu. Early response by the Navy appeared to be aimed at the public-relations aspects rather than substantive ones — to the point that we questioned whether the Navy was adhering to its own Core Values.

Because of the extreme vulnerability of the civilian and military populations on the island, and its often-unique ecology and wildlife, and remembering that past military activity already rendered the smaller, nearby isle of Kaho’olawe virtually uninhabitable, we advise citizen scientists and others to independently monitor and publish the ongoing efforts and after-effects of incidents at Red Hill. —H2O IQ editor


Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

JBPHH — Drinking Water Long Term Monitoring Dashboard

JBPHH — Safe Waters, ongoing information on all the Navy’s efforts regarding water on the island of Oahu. These efforts are divided into two primary areas of focus, Drinking Water System and Red Hill Environmental.

Hawai’i State Department of Health

To protect public health and the environment for all of Hawaii, The state’s Department of Health maintains a web page providing information related to:

Last updated February 14, 2023

AFFF HEER Incident Case No. 20221129-1438

U.S. Navy PFAS laboratory reports:

DOH Emergency Order

  • In accordance with the May 6, 2022 Emergency Order, DOH continues to review the Navy’s Defueling Plan and Closure Plan submissions, as they are received. Click here to view the emergency order […]

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