Learn the Issues
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Is it safe to restart a drinking water shaft in this area when scientists are still working to understand groundwater flow under Red Hill?
Yes, while questions remain concerning the exact rate and direction of groundwater flow beneath Red Hill, the extensive groundwater monitoring has demonstrated that the petroleum plume remains near the Red Hill Facility and is not migrating. Drinking water treatment systems are designed to reduce all regulated contaminants to concentrations below…
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Why is the Navy continuing to flush drinking water lines?
Please refer to the Red Hill 2023 ACO, Attachment A: Statement of Work – Section 6.5.5 Maintenance Flushing Program (pdf page 63/page 19). Section 6.5.5.2 (pdf page 63/page 19 of the attachment) requires the Navy to develop a Maintenance Flushing Program for EPA approval. Section 6.5.5.3 requires the Navy to…
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When will the Navy complete the 2023 ACO requirement to inspect, maintain, and clean the Join Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam public water system water storage tanks?
The 2023 ACO required the Navy to complete the inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the public water systems water storage tanks by February 28, 2023. The Navy requested two extensions for the Camp Smith water storage tanks – the latter of which was approved by EPA on June 5, 2024…
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What scientific facts support the re-opening the Navy ʻAiea-Hālawa Shaft (NAHS)?
Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) were investigated by DOH in 2024 and detected no petroleum fuel contaminants or metabolites at NAHS utilizing advanced forensic investigative techniques. View the report: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Drinking Water Characterization (pdf) . Pilot testing of the NAHS drinking water treatment system demonstrated it effectively reduced…
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SAS Project: South FL Rule for Preventing Aquatic Vegetation, Trash and Debris
Project information about the SAS project titled "Plastic Free Cities."
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Have water system operator SOPs been developed and submitted/approved in order to protect water system consumers as required by the EPA?
The Navy transmitted 24 existing water system Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on June 23, 2023. EPA provided comments on the existing SOPs on March 22, 2024. The Navy hired a third-party consultant to revise the existing SOPs and develop additional SOPs after discussions with EPA. The Navy requested an extension…
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SAS Project: Spoil Island Project—Adopt-a-Spoil Island Program
Project information about the SAS project titled "Spoil Island Project—Adopt-a-Spoil Island Program."
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Natural Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Communities Served by Decentralized Wastewater Systems
This webinar covers new resources developed by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), promoting key messages to populations dependent on decentralized systems across the U.S.
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SAS Project: Stash Boat Trash
Project information about the SAS project titled "Stash Boat Trash."
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Water Affordability Needs Assessment
Water affordability is the ability of an individual household to pay for essential water services bills, including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater, without sacrificing other household needs.
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Water Affordability Resources for Consumers
Water affordability is the ability of an individual household to pay for essential water services bills, including drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater, without sacrificing other household needs.
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Effective Funding Frameworks for Water Infrastructure
A collection of funding frameworks for water infrastructure.
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DC Water's Environmental Impact Bond
The Water Finance Center developed an in-depth technical report of the first Environmental Impact Bond (EIB).
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Water Infrastructure Financial Leadership
This document highlights successful financial tools to help inform local water infrastructure investment decisions.
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Agriculture and Air Quality
Information on air emissions from agricultural practices, types of agricultural burning, air programs that may apply to agriculture, reporting requirements, and links to state and other federal air-quality information.
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SAS Project: Storm Drain Stenciling
Project information about the SAS project titled "Storm Drain Stenciling."
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Air Policy Workgroup
Information regarding the Border 2020 program's goal 1: reducing air pollution.
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Proctor Creek Community Roundtable and Development Session for Small Business Leaders
Community Engagement 3-step Plan
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Federal Tools for Urban Waters
A presentation from the Economic Development Administration about Federal Tools for Urban Waters
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News about the Green-Duwamish Watershed
A list of news items related to the Urban Waters Federal Partnership with the Green-Duwamish Watershed