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BWS says additional spending required because of Red Hill-related problems and inflation is forcing it to charge higher rates

Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Bencs reported problems with Red Hill’s infrastructure and leadership culture just months before fuel leaks contaminated the drinking water.

Regulators required the Navy to make a plan for reusing the water but never required them to act on it.

Dawson will take over for Kinetix, which was faulted for a leak of “forever chemicals.”

Legal precedent sets a high bar for deposing ‘high-level’ government officials.

Residents will get to talk with the military about emptying the tanks but are unlikely to see anyone punished for previous violations. 

The Navy had enough information to inform people of the public health threat but didn’t immediately act on it, officials said in newly released depositions.

Amid pressure to act quickly, the Joint Task Force says it’s preparing for worst-case scenarios and proceeding with caution.

The public can ask questions and express their concerns at public meetings.

Red Hill still holds 104 million gallons of fuel directly over Oahu’s primary drinking water source. Most of it could be gone by next year.