WashingtonTimes.com
Experts are issuing urgent warnings to residents in Maui’s Lahaina and Upper Kula areas against filtering their own tap water. Maui County conveyed a stark message via Instagram, stating that there’s no way to guarantee the safety of tap water in torched areas due to contamination. This caution arises after devastating fires swept through Maui, with confirmed fatalities reaching 114.
Researchers state that traditional filtering methods like Brita filters or whole-home systems are insufficient to address the contamination caused by the fires. Damaged water pipes have led to toxic chemicals infiltrating the water supply. The county is instructing affected residents to use bottled water or water buffaloes.