1,288 clean water vouchers distributed to WAPA water customers on St. Croix

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and members of the government’s Unified Command distributed 1,288 water vouchers over the weekend of Nov. 18-19, 2023, to St. Croix residents affected by elevated lead and copper levels in potable water, according to Government House.

The vouchers were issued to eligible WAPA water customers and could be redeemed for water purchases at Pueblo’s two St. Croix locations, The Market, Blue Mountain Water and Plaza Extra East.

Distribution took place on Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 at the Agricultural Fairgrounds in Estate Lower Love, John H. Woodson Elementary School and the Midre Cummings Playground. Government House said the only distribution site on Nov. 20, 2023, would be the Agricultural Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

By the end of the weekend, 57 WAPA account holders had registered but had not yet picked up their vouchers, according to the statement.

Official source: https://www.vi.gov/1288-clean-water-vouchers-distributed-to-wapa-water-customers/