For those of you that live in Waikiki you may notice a funk as you pass by the Ala Wai. This is nothing new you’re probably saying. The Ala Wai is a stinky run-off canal that has who knows what flowing down it. But I think the smell has gotten worse.

Ever since last march when the city pumped raw sewage into the Ala Wai, most people I know have become pretty sensitive to what’s happening around the Ala Wai. The sewage dump closed beaches and canceled sporting events last year and they don’t want to deal with dirty water or funky smell anymore.

Late last year the city decided to put in a large pipe that is for redirecting sewage and was implemented to avoid dumping more sewage into the Ala Wai. However, over the past few months, as I cruise down Sea Side in Waikiki I’ve noticed a particular funk in the air when I come to a stop at the Ala Wai. A funk that one little girl said smelled like rotten eggs yesterday on my walk.

I just want to be reassured that what I’m smelling isn’t the same funk that was created over a year ago by raw sewage. Especially if I’m going to head out in the Waikiki waters soon.

Do you know what that funk is?

• Millions of Gallons of Sewage being Pumped into the Ala Wai
• July Road Work on the Ala Wai
• What Are They Dumping or Pumping Into The Ala Wai

Tags: Ala Wai, Waikiki

               
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