Water Restoration Progresses on St. Croix After Islandwide Service Interruption

Water service is gradually returning across St. Croix following days of disruption, as the V.I. Water and Power Authority works through a series of system repairs and restoration measures. Temporary repairs at the Richmond station were completed on Monday, WAPA said, marking a key step in stabilizing the island’s water infrastructure as crews continue to address lingering issues across multiple pump stations. Customers in Christiansted and Mid-Island began to see water return late Monday evening and early Tuesday morning. According to WAPA, progress has been slower in Frederiksted due to additional repairs required at the Concordia pump station. The authority noted that residents in higher elevations—including Mars Hill, Concordia, Adventure Hill, Profit, and Paradise Mills—should experience improved pressure once repairs are finalized and inventory levels rebuild. WAPA said its Water Maintenance crews have been moving through pump stations islandwide, with work affecting customers i...