A Red Hill Community Representation Initiative member informed the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) of numerous complaints regarding tap water and air quality from Navy water system users.
DOH continues to conduct oversight of the distribution system and directed the Navy to test Waiawa Shaft, which serves as the water source for the Navy water distribution system. Petroleum was not detected in samples collected from Waiawa Shaft in October 2023.
DOH requested contact information for each of the complaints, so that staff can take action such as conducting on-site inspections and collecting and testing water samples.
Navy water system users should report water quality concerns to:
- DOH Safe Water Drinking Branch
- Phone: 808-586-4258 (during business hours) or 808-236-8200 (after hours)
- Email: SDWB@doh.hawaii.gov
- Click here to report a complaint online
- Navy Rapid Response Team – 808-449-1979; or
- EPA Desk Line – 415-947-4406
DOH also continues to oversee the implementation of the Navy’s Long-Term Monitoring Plan, including accompanying Navy personnel collecting water samples to ensure adherence to protocols. Click here for results of tests conducted under the Long-Term Monitoring Plan.