toxic big island school grounds

[ElysianWort]

There is marijuana use by kids in ALL areas in Hawaii, not just Pahoa. In fact the numbers showing kids using it/ trying it should rise with the more relaxed pot-laws now in action and full legalization shortly around the corner.
But this thread isn't about ganja.

She had to check whether the numbers at Pahoa schools were correct as they were off the charts.


If you look at the list Pahoa and Kapiolani have the trifecta of contaminants or look to be the most contaminated although it doesn't show the level of contamination.


The schools found to have contaminated soil include:

DeSilva Elementary (arsenic and lead)
Haaheo Elementary (lead)
Hilo High (lead)
Hilo Intermediate (lead)
Hilo Union Elementary (chlordane and lead)
Kalanianaole Elementary & Intermediate (lead)
Kapiolani Elementary (arsenic, chlordane and lead)
Kau High & Pahala Elementary (chlordane and lead)
Kaumana Elementary (lead)
Keaau Middle (arsenic and lead)
Keaukaha Elementary (lead)
Laupahoehoe High & Elementary (lead)
Mountain View Elementary (lead)
Naalehu Elementary & Intermediate (lead)
Pahoa Elementary (chlordane and lead)
Pahoa High & Intermediate (arsenic, chlordane and lead)
Waiakea Intermediate (arsenic)
Waiakeawaena Elementary (chlordane and lead)