ST. CROIX -- WAPA Director of Communications Jean Greaux told The Consortium Wednesday that the authority had take corrective action regarding what Mr. Greaux described as "discolored" water coming from the faucets of an Estate Di…
…the possibility of damage during a major storm. But during a WAPA board meeting Thursday, WAPA requested a 1-year extension for work completion, citing continued work in the area of execution and design with contractor CDR Maguire…
…will issue as it normalizes its post-storm billing cycles, said WAPA Chief Financial Officer, Debra E. Gottlieb. “Beginning in November, WAPA anticipates returning to a normal billing cycle, issuing a bill approximately every 30 d…
ST. JOHN -- WAPA personnel have completed an initial assessment of the electrical substation on St. John and determined that a Wednesday evening fire, contained to a power transformer outside the substation, had only minor effect …
…electrical restoration efforts continue across the territory, and as WAPA strives to return its operation to a greater state of normalcy, the authority on Friday reminded the public of its policies governing the installation of el…
…continue, with each island now more than 90 percent reenergized, WAPA reminded customers on Tuesday that the bills now being received represent electrical service provided prior to the hurricanes. WAPA acknowledged the difficultie…
…with the utility’s current fuel oil supplier, Glencore Ltd, WAPA made known via release late Thursday. Acting Executive Director Clinton Hedrington, Jr. explained that the current contract expires on December 31, and that WAPA had…
Here's WAPA's latest power and potable water restoration update. ELECTRIC SYSTEM Restoration and reconstruction work continued in both districts on Monday. The focus remains on reconstructing the backbone of the electrical system.…
…post-Hurricanes Irma and Maria restoration update. ELECTRIC SYSTEM WAPA has formalized the mobilization of 240 linemen from the United States to aid WAPA line personnel, and on-island contractors in the restoration of electrical s…
Here's WAPA's latest update on power and water restoration territory-wide: LECTRIC SYSTEM - ST. CROIX Six restoration crews are working today in the following areas of St. Croix: William’s Delight, Cotton Valley, Lowry Hill, Cathe…
…but a formal notification from officials at Scotiabank left WAPA with few choices. The bank advised us that beginning on August 15, 2017, it would only accept utility payments from Scotiabank account holders, and for those custome…
…for the utility’s electric and water systems. The budgets cover WAPA’s fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018, WAPA made known at a board meeting on Thursday. The board approved the following budgets: Electric S…
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