HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Health, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, secured up to $75 million for the Honolulu Board of Water Supply.
What You Need To Know
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply will be increasing monthly water bills over the next five years as a result of the Red Hill water crisis, general inflation and changes in the way people use water
The BWS is also seeking to recover $1.2 billion from the U.S. Navy for costs associated with its response to the Red Hill water contamination crisis
The Hawaii Department of Health secured up to $75 million in federal funds for the Honolulu Board of Water Supply
In a letter, DOH suggested the BWS use the new federal funding to bring the Halawa Shaft back online. The Halawa Shaft was closed by the BWS two years ago as a precaution after the fuel spill at Red Hill
