HALAWA, Hawaii (Sept. 4, 2024) Venting ductwork connected to tank 6 is routed through a tunnel to an external venting system at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF) in Halawa, Hawaii, Sept. 4, 2024. Equipment is staged in the tunnel in preparation for upcoming sludge removal work that will commence after tank 6 is ventilated. The tank ventilation and air monitoring procedures have undergone rigorous modeling and regulatory scrutiny to ensure the safety of the surrounding community while allowing workers to safely enter and clean the interior of the tanks. Charged with the safe decommissioning of the RHBFSF, Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill was established by the Department of the Navy as a commitment to the community and the environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Krystal Diaz) - HALAWA, Hawaii (Sept. 4, 2024) Venting ductwork connected to tank 6 is routed through a tunnel to an external venting system at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF) in Halawa, Hawaii, Sept. 4, 2024. Equipment is staged in the tunnel in preparation for upcoming sludge removal work that will commence after tank 6 is ventilated. The tank ventilation and air monitoring procedures have undergone rigorous modeling and regulatory scrutiny to ensure the safety of the surrounding community while allowing workers to safely enter and clean the interior of the tanks. Charged with the safe decommissioning of the RHBFSF, Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill was established by the Department of the Navy as a commitment to the community and the environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Krystal Diaz)

Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH) invites the public to its quarterly open house Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5-7 p.m. at the Hokulani Community Center located at 298 Main St. Honolulu, Hawaii, 96818. The open house will focus on current and future environmental efforts at Red Hill and include long-term efforts to increase redundancy, restoration, resiliency, and security of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) drinking water distribution system.  A range of booths, interactive displays and experts will be available to provide information on the Navy’s extensive sampling programs, plans to expand the network of monitoring wells, groundwater flow, environmental quality control and compliance, and the site investigation process. - Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH) invites the public to its quarterly open house Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5-7 p.m. at the Hokulani Community Center located at 298 Main St. Honolulu, Hawaii, 96818. The open house will focus on current and future environmental efforts at Red Hill and include long-term efforts to increase redundancy, restoration, resiliency, and security of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) drinking water distribution system.  A range of booths, interactive displays and experts will be available to provide information on the Navy’s extensive sampling programs, plans to expand the network of monitoring wells, groundwater flow, environmental quality control and compliance, and the site investigation process.

HALAWA, Hawaii (Sept. 4, 2024) A view of a tunnel from an entrance at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF) in Halawa, Hawaii, Sept. 4, 2024. Charged with the safe decommissioning of the RHBFSF, Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill was established by the Department of the Navy as a commitment to the community and the environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Krystal Diaz) - HALAWA, Hawaii (Sept. 4, 2024) A view of a tunnel from an entrance at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF) in Halawa, Hawaii, Sept. 4, 2024. Charged with the safe decommissioning of the RHBFSF, Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill was established by the Department of the Navy as a commitment to the community and the environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Krystal Diaz)

HONOLULU (Aug.13, 2024) A Sailor assigned to the Navy’s Water Quality Action Team (WQAT), collects a rapid response drinking water sample at a Moanalua Terrace neighborhood residence in Honolulu, Aug. 13, 2024. The rapid response samples taken by the WQAT will be tested immediately for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) with results provided to the resident within 24 hours from sampling. The ongoing monitoring efforts are part of the Navy’s enduring, long-term commitment to ensure the safety of the environment and public health. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Krystal Diaz) - HONOLULU (Aug.13, 2024) A Sailor assigned to the Navy’s Water Quality Action Team (WQAT), collects a rapid response drinking water sample at a Moanalua Terrace neighborhood residence in Honolulu, Aug. 13, 2024. The rapid response samples taken by the WQAT will be tested immediately for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) with results provided to the resident within 24 hours from sampling. The ongoing monitoring efforts are part of the Navy’s enduring, long-term commitment to ensure the safety of the environment and public health. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Krystal Diaz)

HALAWA, Hawaii (May 28, 2024) A temporary vent at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF) undergoes final preparations before venting operations in Halawa, Hawaii, May 28, 2024. The vent was built to use fan power to pull fuel vapor from the fuel tanks inside the facility. After receiving approval from the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill will begin tank cleaning operations by venting Tank 8 at the facility. The tank ventilation and air monitoring procedures have undergone rigorous modeling and regulatory scrutiny to ensure the safety of the surrounding community while allowing workers to safely enter and clean the interior of the tanks. Charged with the safe decommissioning of the RHBFSF, Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill was established by the Department of the Navy as a commitment to the community and the environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Glenn Slaughter) - HALAWA, Hawaii (May 28, 2024) A temporary vent at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF) undergoes final preparations before venting operations in Halawa, Hawaii, May 28, 2024. The vent was built to use fan power to pull fuel vapor from the fuel tanks inside the facility. After receiving approval from the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill will begin tank cleaning operations by venting Tank 8 at the facility. The tank ventilation and air monitoring procedures have undergone rigorous modeling and regulatory scrutiny to ensure the safety of the surrounding community while allowing workers to safely enter and clean the interior of the tanks. Charged with the safe decommissioning of the RHBFSF, Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill was established by the Department of the Navy as a commitment to the community and the environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Glenn Slaughter)

Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH) invites members of the community to attend an Open House Aug. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the Moanalua Terrace Community Center, 2500 Radford Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96818.During the event, members of the Navy Closure Task Force will update the public on the progress being made to clean and close the storage tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF).The event will feature a range of information booths and displays about the tank cleaning process, progress and timeline. Attendees can view samples of sludge removed from tanks 7 and 8, Red Hill historical artifacts, images from inside the facility and receive a demonstration of an online dashboard prototype depicting the progress of cleaning and closing the tanks. Members of the NCTF-RH staff will be onsite to answer questions, and there will be a keiki activity table for children.Water quality experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about the Extended Drinking Water Monitoring plan and the Water Quality Action Team. Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and the University of Hawaii’s Red Hill Independent Health Registry will also be present to share information and answer questions from the public. - Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH) invites members of the community to attend an Open House Aug. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the Moanalua Terrace Community Center, 2500 Radford Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96818. During the event, members of the Navy Closure Task Force will update the public on the progress being made to clean and close the storage tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF). The event will feature a range of information booths and displays about the tank cleaning process, progress and timeline. Attendees can view samples of sludge removed from tanks 7 and 8, Red Hill historical artifacts, images from inside the facility and receive a demonstration of an online dashboard prototype depicting the progress of cleaning and closing the tanks. Members of the NCTF-RH staff will be onsite to answer questions, and there will be a keiki activity table for children. Water quality experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about the Extended Drinking Water Monitoring plan and the Water Quality Action Team. Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and the University of Hawaii’s Red Hill Independent Health Registry will also be present to share information and answer questions from the public.

The NCTF-RH logo symbolizes our commitment to approach this project with great respect for the land, water, and people of Hawaii. The blue skies represent the beauty of the islands, and the clouds represent the natural cycle that renews the land and people with fresh water. The rainbow not only represents hope and optimism for the future, but connects the land and sky, reminding us we are all united. The mountains bring fresh water from the highest elevations to sea level and eventually into the aquifer. Because clean water is at the heart of all NCTF-RH efforts, a drop of water exists alongside the Navy anchor. The two shaking hands inside the water droplet represent the Navy's commitment to working with the community towards the same goal: safe, clean drinking water for all generations to come. The blue section surrounding the artwork provides the name of the organization, and the two white stars represent the commander. - The NCTF-RH logo symbolizes our commitment to approach this project with great respect for the land, water, and people of Hawaii. The blue skies represent the beauty of the islands, and the clouds represent the natural cycle that renews the land and people with fresh water. The rainbow not only represents hope and optimism for the future, but connects the land and sky, reminding us we are all united. The mountains bring fresh water from the highest elevations to sea level and eventually into the aquifer. Because clean water is at the heart of all NCTF-RH efforts, a drop of water exists alongside the Navy anchor. The two shaking hands inside the water droplet represent the Navy's commitment to working with the community towards the same goal: safe, clean drinking water for all generations to come. The blue section surrounding the artwork provides the name of the organization, and the two white stars represent the commander.