Helping Oahu Residents Choose the Right Water Filter After JBPHH Contamination
In late 2021, a fuel spill from the Red Hill facility contaminated the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) water system, leaving thousands of Oahu residents worried about the safety of their drinking water. While government agencies have drawn out their response and continue to provide incomplete responses, many families are still seeking reliable ways to protect themselves today.
Safe Water Engineering has been working with community members and the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi to create a clear, trustworthy resource that helps residents make informed decisions about water filters.
Our new Water Filter Guidance for JBPHH Residents explains:
What different filter standards mean (NSF/ANSI certifications)
How to verify if a filter is certified by a third party
Publicly accessible information about filter brands that have been popular in Oahu
This resource was designed for JBPHH residents, but it is useful for any community concerned about fuel or chemical contamination. Choosing the right filter can be confusing — we break down the jargon and give you a roadmap to find a filter that is certified to work for your contaminants of concern.
Download the Guidance Document
Safe Water Engineering believes everyone deserves access to safe water — and trustworthy information. If your community is facing contamination challenges, we can help develop a customized water filter guidance sheet tailored to your local needs.