When the U.S. Navy confirmed petroleum from a tank facility had leaked into Pearl Harbor's tap water, many Native Hawaiians were not just concerned, they were hurt and offended. They say the water crisis has intensified a distrust of the U.S. military. The Navy is addressing the water problem, and Navy officials say they will “work tirelessly” to restore community trust.
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The state Department of Health has asked the Navy when it will make public the results of an investigation into fuel leaks at the Red Hill fuel depot. As HPR’s Scott Kim, DOH officials sent a letter after verbally requesting an update last week.