The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at popular swimming beaches throughout the territory by sampling for enterococci bacteria and turbidity, which is a measure of water clarity, advises the public of the following:
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 31 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Sept. 6 – Sept. 10, 2021. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing:
St. Croix
Stony Ground
Pelican Cove
Dorsch Beach
Cramer’s Park
Shoy’s
Frederiksted Public Beach
Protestant Cay
Ha’ penny Beach
Rainbow Beach
Buccaneer
Chenay Bay
New Fort (Fort Louise Augusta)
Cane Bay
Princess (Condo row)
St. Thomas
Lindbergh Bay
Sapphire Beach
Lindqvist Beach
Frenchman’s Bay
Vessup Bay
Secret Harbor
Magens Bay
Coki Point
Bluebeard’s
Brewers Bay
Hull Bay
Water Bay
Water Island
Honeymoon Beach
St. John
Great Cruz Bay
Frank Bay
Cruz Bay
Johnson Bay
Please note: Samples were not collected at the following beaches:
Sprat Hall, Grapetree Bay and Columbus Landing on St. Croix
Bolongo Bay on St. Thomas
Oppenheimer on St. John
Therefore, the water quality at these beaches is unknown.
All persons should also be aware that storm water runoff may contain contaminants or pollutants harmful to human health, and, therefore, should avoid areas of storm water runoff (i.e., guts, puddles and drainage basins) or any area that appears discolored or has foul odors. DPNR will continue to monitor the impacted areas and waters.
For additional information regarding water quality, call the Division of Environmental Protection at 773-1082 on St. Croix or 774-3320 on St. Thomas.
