FREDERIKSTED — One beach in the territory is deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing done by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
Dorsch beach in Frederiksted on St. Croix failed to meet established standards for Enterococci Bacteria and should not be considered safe for swimming or fishing, according to DPNR.
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 35 designated beaches throughout the territory
during the week of February 3 – February 7, 2025.
The local environmental agency said it did not take samples from Water Bay on St. Thomas and Honeymoon Beach (Druif) on Water Island.
“Therefore, the water quality at these beaches is unknown,” DPNR said.
Based on the analytical results, the following beaches met water quality standards and are
considered safe for swimming and fishing:
In addition, Cruz Bay, Frank Bay, Great Cruz Bay, Johnson Bay and Oppenheimer Beach are considered safe for swimming as well, DPNR said.
DPNR’s Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program 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.
For additional information regarding water quality call the Division of Environmental
Protection at 340-773-1082 in St. Croix or 340-774-3320 in St. Thomas
