CHRISTIANSTED — One beach in St. Croix failed to meet established standards for water quality and should be avoided this weekend, according to the latest DPNR Beach Advisory.
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 28 designated beaches throughout the Territory
during the week of March 21 – March 25, 2022. The following beaches meet water quality
standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing:
The following beach does not meet water quality standards because it exceeds the
established Enterococci Bacteria threshold and therefore is not considered safe for
swimming or fishing:
• Princess (Condo Row) on St. Croix
Please note: Samples were not collected at the following beaches on St. Croix:
• Stony Ground
• Dorsch Beach
• Frederiksted Public Beach
• Rainbow Beach
• Cane Bay
• Gentle Winds
• Pelican Cove (Comorant)
Therefore, the water quality at these beaches is unknown.
All persons should be aware that storm water runoff may also 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 impacted areas and waters.
For additional information regarding water quality call the Division of Environmental
Protection at 773-1082 in St. Croix or 774-3320 in St. Thomas