08-22-2014, 04:55 PM
quote:Our property (which has a couple hot ponds) was tested, and is private property; without our permission, nor did they advise us. However, we are thankful that (in the big picture) the testing will ensure public safety.
Originally posted by lavalava
I can see testing the shoreline water where the public has access. That is just public health testing. The article seemed to state the testing was being done on private property and on ponds not accessed by the public.
God only knows what flowed from Honolulu Landing, from Kapoho, to Pohoiki, to Opihikao, to Kalapana, to Kapaahu, to Kau, and beyond. The possibilities are frightening to say the least.
Although our property is "private" over the course of several generations, and to this day, people still go swim/bathe in our hot ponds, leaving their opala. Now we all have to deal with much more post hurricane/tropical storm. We welcome all the help we can get.
The FEMA funds will hopefully be granted and our State will not foot the entire bill. After all, the US government controls all shorelines (SMA), and should bear the cost of any preservation (including clean up). They charge all of us enough in taxes and the like, to provide this service to the public.
Carol is also spot on. JMO.