Sen. Barnes Calls On Bryan To Activate National Guard To Bring Relief To Residents Affected By WAPA's Water Woes. WAPA Says Problems Will Be Fixed Soon.

ST. CROIX -- Senator Alicia Barnes in a release issued Monday afternoon called on Governor Albert Bryan to activate the National Guard to bring immediate relief to mid-island and west-end residents affected by the low water pressure problems that have persisted for about two weeks. “Specifically, the Virgin Islands National Guard water purification unit can be activated to set up a water distribution point to supply our affected residents with potable water," Ms. Barnes said. "The V.I.N.G. water purification unit can produce up to 55,000 gallons of potable water per day. Although this may not be a permanent fix, it is an interim measure to bring immediate relief to affected residents.” Ms. Barnes said while the Water and Power Authority has installed additional pumps at their Richmond and Contentment pump stations, the increased pressure has revealed leaks in the system which has further hindered the authority's efforts. She said the use of the V.I.N.G. resources would bring imme...