CATHERINE'S REST MANHOLE OVERFLOW RECTIFIED

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) would like to update the community that the overflowing of sewage through a manhole in the Catherine’s Rest area has been resolved.

Additionally, the VIWMA staff continues to work diligently to complete necessary repairs at the LBJ Pump Station in a timely manner. The Authority is expecting to initiate cleanup efforts as soon as possible.

The VIWMA would like to remind the community that it is illegal to dump trash, garbage, or debris into manholes. These actions will cause the sewage system to fail, resulting in manhole overflows.

We would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

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10-25-2024

VIWMA TEAM RESTORES SERVICE TO LBJ PUMP STATION

(St. Croix) USVI - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) informs the community that the LBJ Pump Station is now operational. The manhole overflows near the Christiansted Harbor, which were previously caused by mechanical issues, have been resolved, and the area has been thoroughly cleaned.

The VIWMA extends its gratitude to its Wastewater team, the Virgin Islands Fire Service, and the Department of Public Works for their dedicated efforts in restoring the station and managing cleanup operations.

The VIWMA thanks the community for their patience and cooperation.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for updates.

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10-05-2024

VIWMA UPDATE ON ANNA'S RETREAT ONGOING REPAIRS

(St. Thomas, USVI) The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public of ongoing sewer repairs to the Anna’s Retreat area. Residents and motorists are asked to avoid standing water in the affected locations.

The VIWMA is diligently working to complete the necessary repairs. We understand the inconvenience that this may cause and rely on your cooperation as we resolve the matter. 

To report emergencies, including dislodged and backed-up manholes, sewage overflows, or service interruptions, please call 340-715-9151 or 340-513-0255. For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

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10-07-2024

LBJ PUMP STATION TEMPORARILY OFF-LINE

(St. Croix) USVI - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that the LBJ Pump Station is temporarily off-line due to mechanical problems, which caused manholes near the Christiansted Harbor to overflow.

The VIWMA’s staff along with the VI Fire Service and the Department of Health is working diligently to bring the station back online and mitigate cleanup efforts as soon as possible.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid any standing water in the area. The VIWMA staff thanks the community for their patience and cooperation.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for updates.

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10-04-2024