Red Hill Registry seeks community feedback to boost enrollment

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Red Hill Registry is seeking community feedback as officials work to boost full enrollment among people affected by the 2021 fuel-contaminated drinking water crisis.

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Facilitated by the University of Hawaii, the registry was created to track long-term health outcomes tied to fuel exposure and provide resources for impacted residents.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about 93,000 Navy water system users were affected by the Red Hill fuel spill.

Registry officials said more than 2,600 people have pre-enrolled so far, but only 423 participants have completed the full enrollment process, which includes additional health questionnaires.

“The Red Hill Registry is seeking community input to gain insight on how to increase its completion rates,” said registry director Sanie Weldon. “The feedback received directly informs how the registry improves its tools, communications and support efforts.”

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The registry is encouraging enrolled participants and others affected by the water crisis to take part in a community survey or virtual focus groups.

Officials said the feedback will help improve outreach, support tools and participation efforts.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine also emphasized the importance of continued data collection through the registry in a March 2026 report examining the long-term impacts of the Red Hill water crisis.

Community members can participate in a 15-minute survey or sign up for virtual focus groups scheduled between June 8 and June 19.

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For more information visit redhillregistry.org.