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The Conversation: Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau discusses Red Hill fuel leak

Honolulu Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau at a town hall about Red Hill on Monday, June 20, 2022.
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Honolulu Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau at a town hall about Red Hill on Monday, June 20, 2022.

After the U.S. Navy released its investigation report into last year’s leaks at its Red Hill fuel storage facility, Honolulu Board of Water Supply Chief Engineer Ernie Lau sat down with the pages. The report details how thousands of gallons of jet fuel leaked into the drinking water of more than 93,000 people.

Lau has repeatedly expressed his disappointment with the Navy regarding Red Hill. On Tuesday, he sat down with The Conversation to answer your questions.

Click here to read excerpts from his interview.

What do you think about the Red Hill fuel leak? Connect with us on our talkback line at 808-792-8217 or write to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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