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VIWMA PROVIDES UPDATE ON BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH VEOLIA

 

The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) has had a long working relationship with Veolia. The Authority regrets the public position that Veolia has taken in recent weeks, particularly in light of the significant payment the VIWMA has made to Veolia, without condition in March of this year.


Upon Veolia’s request to transition operations back to the Waste Management Authority, we began evaluating our options for the successful operation of the St. Croix and St. Thomas contracted wastewater treatment facilities which will result in a large cost savings for the Authority. The Waste Management Authority successfully operates its six other facilities without the use of a third-party vendor.


The VIWMA Preserving Paradise Team continues to work diligently to provide reliable services to the people of the Virgin Islands and would like to thank the community for their continued support.


For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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06  15/18

 

VIWMA TEAM MONITORING BOVONI LANDFILL FIRE THAT IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTROL

 

(St. Thomas, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA or Authority) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that the Bovoni Landfill experienced a fire that is currently under control. The Virgin Islands Fire Service and VIWMA contractors continue to monitor the situation.


The VIWMA will provide updates on any changes that may affect the public and haulers from utilizing the Solid Waste Facility.


The Authority will also continue to provide updates regarding changes that may affect public health and the environment. Motorists are advised to avoid traveling along the Bovoni Road until further notice.


The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team apologizes for the inconvenience and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.


For more information, contact the Office of Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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06  13/18

 

VIWMA MANGROVE WASTERWATER TREATMENT PLEANT SEPTAGE RECEIVING AREA RESUMES COLLECTION OF WASTEWATER, BUT TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING SLUDGE

 

(St. Thomas, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) septage receiving station is unable to accept sludge due to a continued maintenance issue, but will resume accepting wastewater. Normal operation will resume on Friday, June 1, 2018.


The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team apologizes for the inconvenience and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.


For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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05 31/18

 

VIWMA TEAM CONTINUES MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT ALONG THE CATHERINE'S REST ROAD

 

(ST. CROIX, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community of the continuation of the manhole rehabilitation project along the Catherine’s Rest Road.


Traffic within the project limits will be reduced to one lane for approximately 500 ft. during the working hours of 7:00am - 6:00pm. The Authority advises the motoring public to traverse with caution or consider the use of alternate routes near the impacted area.


Residents with respiratory difficulties are advised to avoid the area. Deodorization will be administered locally to minimize odor impact to residents.


The VIWMA Preserving Paradise Team continues to work diligently to provide reliable services and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.


For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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06 02/18

 

VIWMA MANGROVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SEPTAGE RECEIVING AREA CLOSED DUE TO A MAINTENANCE ISSUE

 

(St. Thomas, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community that the Mangrove Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) septage receiving station is unable to accept any waste due to a maintenance issue and will be closed on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Normal operation will resume on Thursday, May 31, 2018.


The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team apologizes for the inconvenience and would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation.


For additional information, contact Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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05 29/18

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