💧 Water and Power · U.S. Virgin Islands
WAPA said all St. Thomas-St. John feeders were energized and water service was restored on August 30, 2019
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said on August 30, 2019, that all electrical feeders on St. Thomas had been fully energized after crews completed repairs on sections of Feeder 7A, including a pole replacement. The authority said Feeder 7A was restored at about 2:20 p.m.
WAPA said crews then shifted to isolated service interruptions reported across St. Thomas. The authority estimated that about eight isolated outages were affecting 204 customers and said WAPA line workers and off-island contractors were working on those repairs.
The authority also said potable water service on St. Thomas had been restored, with all pump stations online as of the night of August 29, 2019.
WAPA said a boil-water precautionary advisory remained in effect after water pressure dropped in parts of the distribution system. The advisory applied to water used for drinking, cooking, infant formula, juices, ice, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, and washing dishes. WAPA said water should be brought to a rolling boil for one full minute before use, or customers could use bottled water certified for sale by the Virgin Islands Department of Health.
The authority said the notice did not mean the water was contaminated, but that low pressure could allow contaminants to enter underground pipes. WAPA said the advisory would remain in place until required bacteriological testing was completed.