WAPA Urges Water Conservation on St. Croix as Final Repairs Move Toward Completion

The V.I. Water and Power Authority is urging St. Croix residents to conserve water as the utility nears completion of final repairs needed to restore full service following disruptions that began on Sunday, December 7. Many customers, particularly on the west end and in higher elevations, have continued to experience low pressure or no water, and WAPA says that community conservation is now essential to stabilizing the system. With power restored to the Seven Seas Water Group facility and full production expected later on December 10, WAPA reports that islandwide service is close to returning to normal. The utility is asking customers to reduce nonessential water use, practice conservation, and, where possible, rely on cisterns for non-potable needs. Residents are also being advised not to fill cisterns or large containers with potable water at this time. WAPA says keeping water in the system will help rebuild pressure and move water toward customers who are still waiting for service,...