All tested Virgin Islands beaches meet the Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ (DPNR) minimum water quality standards for swimming or fishing. However, while the beaches may be safe, the weather forecast is certainly not.
DPNR said it tested water quality at 35 beaches throughout the territory this week as part of its Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program and found all tested beaches meet minimum water quality standards, and are safe for swimming and fishing.
The beaches deemed safe to swim and fish in on St. Croix are: Stoney Ground, Protestant Cay, Chenay Bay, Buccaneer, Cane Bay, Cramer Park, Rainbow, Shoy’s, New Fort (Ft. Louise Augusta), Pelican Cove (Comorant), Halfpenny, Grapetree Bay, Princess (Condo Row), Dorsch, Frederiksted Public Beach, Columbus Landing and Sprat Hall.
On Thomas, the beaches that were found to be safe to swim and fish in are: Secret Harbor, Hull Bay, Brewer’s Bay, Lindquist, Bolongo Bay, Sapphire, Bluebeards, Frenchman’s Bay, Vessup Bay, Magen’s Bay, Coki Point, Lindbergh Bay and Water Bay.
Cruz Bay, Oppenhiemer, Johnson’s Bay, Great Cruz Bay and Frank Bay were all deemed safe for swimming and fishing in St. John.
Feature Image: Morning Star Beach
Image Credit: Volusion
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