I read with dismay the Star-Advertiser’s report on the recent legislative hearing held on Nov. 1 (“Navy seeks to reassure water is safe from tanks at Red Hill,” Nov. 2). Obviously, the fact that many concerned citizens (70) attended should have been reported. They represent a large community who cares.

The Navy stated that their report was factual, and made by qualified scientists and engineers. Were these decisions not to be questioned by the ordinary citizen? It was in the last few moments of the two-hour session that placed the report in perspective.

The question was asked, “Would it be possible that the Navy only use the tanks for storage that were not close to the aquifer?” Starkly, the reply was that these huge tanks of fuel are all close to the aquifer.

I am not a scientist or an engineer, but I am a taxpayer and a grandmother. I want my taxpayer money spent to protect our grandchildren’s future access to clean water.

The tanks must be removed and new storage facilities found.

Mary I. Piette

Kaneohe

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