HONOLULU (KHON2) — Despite the Navy’s flushing of its main water system and individual homes, the water in some neighborhoods remains unsafe to drink, causing a strain for many in these areas.
Businesses and residents affected by the contaminated Navy water said the issue has continued for too long. The soda fountain is still off at the Ruby Tuesday inside the Moanalua Shopping Center. The owner, Rick Nakashima, said they are bringing in buckets of water to wash dishes.
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Nakashima said, “We are going through about 75 gallons of water a day. We also bring in freshwater from our office to use for washing dishes, we bring in ice, you know, it’s a big deal.”
The shops at the Moanalua Shopping Center fall under the Navy’s water system. The Navy said a one-time jet fuel spill is to blame for the contaminated water of thousands of…
