'Not Safe': Government-Provided Drinking Water Is Making Disaster-Stricken Maui Residents Sick
The paradise island of Maui, Hawaii’s second-largest island, is reeling from a devastating wildfire tragedy that has left a staggering death toll that has now risen to 106. CBS New York’s Jordan Segundo and film team captured the pain and resilience of residents in the once-historic town of Lahaina.
Just a week ago, wildfires tore through the town, turning homes and memories into ash. "Everything is gone," lamented one local, capturing the collective sentiment. Fires have also plagued the other side of Maui in the town of Kula.
On Wednesday, many residents ventured back for the first time since the disaster, having to confront the ruins of what once was their home. Yet, in the midst of despair, one resident expressed gratitude: "Thank God I have my husband, and I still survived."
Unfortunately, we’re now finding out that news for Lahaina and Kula residents has gotten “even worse.”
Shelby Thomson, Founder of Unjected, reported from Maui that the water supply is compromised.
“We're experiencing, now, an issue with the water supply. We're being told that the water is not safe to drink. It's also not safe after boiling, which is quite frightening. And we don't know how long these restrictions are going to be lasting on the public.”
Thomson also reported that the potable water brought in by the government is “making people ill.”
“We're also hearing that the potable water being brought in by government officials is making people ill for whatever reason. They're experiencing fevers, chills, and other ailments from drinking this potable water that's been left. So I really urge you guys to please be careful on ingesting this water, and where you're getting it from.”
One Facebook user reported getting “super sick” from drinking the government-provided water. “Extremely ill, 104 fevers, and still ill/careful.”
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