Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Let’s start with the good news: Milolii, Hawaii’s last fishing village, is home to one of the state’s healthiest coral reefs.

The bad news? It’s also one of those most at risk.

Blame it on cesspools. Cesspools and septic tanks seep untreated human waste into the groundwater, transporting pathogens and chemicals to the ocean within hours.

Of course, Hawaii has more cesspools per capita than any other state. And for vibrant reefs like Milolii, the clock is ticking.

Read the story: civilbeat.org/?p=1682161