Beach Advisory for Dec. 30 Through Jan. 3

Due to the certifying lab’s holiday closing schedule, the V.I. Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) did not perform water quality sampling at any of the 28 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Dec. 30 through Jan. 3, 2020.  Therefore, water quality standards for safe swimming or fishing at the following beaches are unknown:

Please note: Sampling of the designated beaches will resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.

All persons should also be aware that stormwater runoff may also contain contaminants or pollutants harmful to human health; therefore, all persons should avoid areas of stormwater runoff (i.e., guts, puddles and drainage basins) or if any area appears discolored or has foul odors.

For additional information regarding water quality, call the Division of Environmental Protection at 773-1082 on St. Croix or 774-3320 on St. Thomas.