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The economic value of the military presence in Hawaii should be weighed against the environmental and other costs.

The government agencies created a new working group to address the water crisis.

The Board of Water Supply says its water is clean and safe, but it’s traveling through Navy pipes, and residents in Manana Housing are reporting problems. 

The Navy said it has complied with a state Department of Health order to stop flushing efforts that began shortly after petroleum was detected in a well.

The Navy says it has asked for more money to help all the residents affected by the fuel contamination found in a well.

Hawaii should use the Navy’s Red Hill water crisis as an opportunity to reform military and civilian government and to think of ways to prevent such problems from recurring.

Built in haste during World War II, the facility has a history of leaking despite the Navy’s assurances that it is secure.

The Board of Water Supply’s Halawa shaft isn’t contaminated but could be closed for years, if not permanently.

In response, Sen. Brian Schatz said the EPA should take over testing and monitoring.