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VisitNavy Failed to Grasp Pearl Harbor Fuel Tank Risks, Watchdog Reports
Nov 15, 2024, 08:27 AM
A U.S. military watchdog has reported that Navy officials lacked sufficient understanding of the well-documented risks associated with maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking water well at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Despite numerous studies, the Navy did not fully grasp the dangers, which led to a significant incident in 2021 where spilled jet fuel poisoned more than 6,000 people. The watchdog's findings underscore the critical oversight in managing the fuel tanks, which posed a threat to public health and safety.
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