WAPA Advises All Residents to Boil Water as Precaution

WAPA potable water service

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) is issuing a precautionary boil water notice for potable water customers territory-wide. Due to a drop in the water pressure, as a precaution, it advises that all water used for drinking, cooking, making infant formula or juices, ice making, 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.

This notice does not mean that the water is contaminated. Until required bacteriological testing is completed, WAPA recommends, 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 cooperation with this precautionary boil water notice.

The public will be updated accordingly regarding WAPA’s system monitoring evaluations.