At a mayoral debate hosted by the Thursday, candidate Panos Prevedouros said: “In the last four years, the average of water main breaks is 364, one a day.”

Is it possible that Honolulu’s water main infrastructure is that fragile?

Apparently, yes.

According to spokeswoman Moani Wright-Van Alst, “Between 2005 and 2009, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply had an average of 364 water main breaks.”

Nicely done, Mr. Prevedouros.

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