Officials tell Maui residents not to drink the water

Hawaii's Department of Health has told Lahaina and Upper Kula in the western and central parts of the island of Maui not to drink the water. Officials say they are also concerned about ash containing cancer-causing chemicals like lead, arsenic and asbestos. Those hazards could impact brain, lung, kidney, liver or blood functioning. More here: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/maui-fire-aftermath-water-and-ash-come-with-health-concerns/ #ScrippsNews ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews