WAPA set St. Croix drinking-water voucher distribution for Nov. 18-20

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said on Nov. 16, 2023, that it would distribute bottled-water vouchers from Nov. 18 through Nov. 20 to St. Croix water customers living in areas affected by lead and copper in the water supply.

WAPA said the vouchers would be issued as coupons redeemable for bottled water at designated businesses over the following 90 days. Distribution was scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The authority said eligible residents were urged to pre-register online and present an approval code and identification at distribution sites. Residents registering in person were required to present identification and a WAPA water account number. Renters without a bill in their name or a lease were required to present photo identification and sign an affidavit confirming eligibility.

WAPA said residents of Virgin Islands Housing Authority communities including Aureo Diaz Heights, Candido Guadalupe and Williams Delight would be notified by housing managers and would not need to visit distribution centers during the Nov. 18-20 distribution period. The Department of Human Services was to deliver water to Meals on Wheels participants and people on the agency's waiting list.

Drive-thru distribution sites were set for the parking lot adjacent to Midre Cummings Park in Frederiksted and at John H. Woodson Junior High School on Nov. 18 and Nov. 19. A walk-up site at the Agricultural Fairgrounds in Estate Lower Love was scheduled to operate on Nov. 18, Nov. 19 and Nov. 20.

WAPA said coupons could be redeemed at The Market, Plaza East, both Pueblo locations and Blue Mountain Water on St. Croix. Each coupon book was valued at $100, with individual $10 coupons required to be fully redeemed at the time of use and set to expire within 90 days of receipt.

The authority said a no-drink advisory remained in effect for consuming and cooking with the water, while the water remained safe for bathing, flushing, cleaning and laundering clothes.

Official source: https://www.vi.gov/wapa-to-distribute-drinking-water-vouchers-this-weekend-on-st-croix/