Red Hill Fuel Departure And Ongoing Water Safety Challenges

• The final oil tanker’s exit from Red Hill signifies a crucial step in dealing with the aftermath of fuel leaks at Pearl Harbor.
• Most of the 104 million gallons drained by gravity, efforts ongoing to clear all residual fuel and sludge to eliminate threats above the aquifer.
• Removing residual fuel and toxic foam, coupled with legal disputes and community worries about water safety, poses ongoing hurdles despite Navy commitments to facility closure and environmental safety assurance.

Closing Chapter

The departure of the Yosemite Trader marks a pivotal moment in the Red Hill fuel leaks saga as it carries the last of the fuel from the underground Red Hill facility.

Five million gallons of fuel were gravity-drained from the site, with Vice Admiral John Wade confirming that over 104 million gallons were removed this way. The U.S. Defense Secretary’s directive led to the tank draining and the facility’s shutdown.

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