WAPA Issues Boil Water Advisory For Specific Areas Of St. Croix

ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has issued a precautionary boil water notice for potable water customers in the Estate White Lady West End, Adventure Housing to include Paradise Estate, Luis E Brown Villas, and Estate La Grange West End.

Due to a drop in water pressure, as a precaution, WAPA advised that all water used for drinking, cooking, making infant formula or juices, making ice, brushing teeth, washing fruits or vegetables and washing dishes, be boiled. Bringing water to a rolling boil and maintaining for one full minute is sufficient. Water must be adequately cooled before it can be used and should be stored in clean, covered containers. As an alternative, bottled water certified for sale by the V.I. Department of Health may be used. Until required bacteriological testing is completed, we recommend, as a precaution boiling tap water before using it to kill any potential contaminants.

The Authority’s microbiology water quality technicians are in the field closely monitoring the system for any irregularities that may occur. They take great care in ensuring that your water is safe to drink and we appreciate your corporation with this precautionary boil water notice. The public will be updated accordingly regarding WAPA’s system monitoring evaluations.