Water Wells in Hawaii Possibly Contaminated With Asbestos
Monday, August 3rd, 2009County officials on Maui told reporters this week that the Kawela water wells on Molokai have contaminants on the site, reports Maui News. Asbestos, the material linked to the deadly lung disease, mesothelioma, is one of the contaminants found on the site.
One of the chain-link fences surrounding the area has been broken down and a cinder block wall was started at that site, but not completed, leaving the area a prime spot for dumping waste. Included in the trash left at the water well site is an old truck, broken pipes, hydrants, electric panels, and chunks of paving, asbestos pipe and gravel.
The hazardous site was reported to the Department of Water Supply by a resident who also made his letter to the department available to the local newspaper. Officials are investigating his allegations that poor maintenance and security are to blame for the contamination.
