WASHINGTON - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro directed the pause of all operations at the Red Hill Underground Storage Tanks until the completion of the ongoing Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet led investigation into the source of petroleum products affecting the water system.
The order also includes the continued isolation of the Red Hill and Halawa wells operated by the Navy until the water distribution main and all affected homes and buildings have been flushed or isolated, tested, and can be supplied with water that meets EPA drinking water standards.
The Navy will also evaluate the acquisition of a drinking water treatment system and consult a qualified independent third party to assess operations and system integrity of the Red Hill Underground Storage Tank Facility. The third party will identify possible operational and design deficiencies and develop a recommended work plan and schedule to correct those issues.
Additionally, the Department will continue to work with Federal, State, Local governments, and Native Hawaiian organizations to exchange views and information as we continue to respond to issues involving Red Hill.
If you are affected, please call the INFOCELL at the Emergency Operations Center at (808) 448-2570 and (808) 448-3262, (808) 448-2557, (808) 448-2583, and (808) 449-1979.