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Navy schedules town hall meetings with affected housing communities

30 November 2021

From Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

The Navy is working multiple efforts to keep affected communities apprised and identify the source of the odor in the water.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Navy is holding Town Hall meetings this evening, Nov. 30, with affected housing communities to provide up-to-date information and answer questions regarding the ongoing water issue identified at several military housing areas.

What:   Command Ombudsmen/Key Spouse Information Meeting
When:  6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30
Where: Hickam Theater, 7393 Ohana Nui Circle #7371, Honolulu, 96818

What:   Moanalua Terrace Housing Community Town Hall
When:  7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30
Where: Moanalua Terrace Community Center (formerly Forest City), 2500 Radford Drive, Honolulu, 96818

What:   Hickam Housing Community Town Hall
When:  7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30
Where: Hickam Theater, 7393 Ohana Nui Circle #7371, Honolulu, 96818

What:   Halsey, Radford, Catlin Housing Community Town Hall
When:  7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30
Where: Halsey Terrace Community Center, 620 Pool Street, Honolulu 96818

The Navy is working multiple efforts to keep affected communities apprised and identify the source of the odor in the water.

  • The primary water distribution mains associated with the housing areas affected by possible potable water contamination have been flushed twice and the third flush is ongoing.
  • The Navy requested residents to flush lines in each residence.
  • An Information Call Center (INFOCELL) is set up to take calls from impacted housing residents (808) 448-2570, (808) 448-3262, and (808) 448-2583.  We encourage residents with concerns to call in order to identify locations that may be experiencing issues.

 

To date, all tests of water samples conducted by both the Hawaii Department of Health and the Navy have not detected petroleum constituents in initial testing.  The Navy is pursuing more stringent tests by independent labs on the mainland to ensure water purity meets EPA standards.

Approximately 200 residents have called the line for testing, and known impacted neighborhoods are currently Catlin Park, Halsey Terrace, Radford Terrace, Doris Miller, Moanalua Terrace, and Ohana Nui.

The Navy is continuing to collect and test samples, inspect water distribution systems and other parts of the Navy’s water distribution system to identify and characterize the source of the odor in the water.

The Navy continues to monitor and investigate and will update residents and other stakeholders.

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