CRUZ BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UNDER REPAIR

(St. John) April 4, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises residents on St. John that the Cruz Bay Wastewater Plant is experiencing pump difficulties causing the overflow of the manhole at the Enighed barge entrance. Work is currently ongoing to remedy the problem.

VIWMA advises the public to avoid standing pools of water in this area and thanks the community in advance for their cooperation.

Please call 844-WMA-USVI (844-962-8784) to report illegal dumping, sewage overflow or service interruption. For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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  04/04/2021

LBJ PUMP STATION OFF-LINE

(St. Croix - March 26, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of repairs being completed on the LBJ Pump Station which recently went off-line due to a mechanical failure.  The VIWMA’s staff is working diligently to bring the station back online.

The VIWMA apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks the community for their patience and cooperation. Pedestrians are advised to avoid any standing water in the area. 

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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  03/26/2021

LBJ PUMP STATION REMAINS OFF-LINE

St. Croix - March 30, 2021 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of repairs being completed on the LBJ Pump Station which recently went off-line due to a mechanical failure. 

Currently, five (5) vacuum trucks are stationed throughout the affected area to remove wastewater from the sewer system to stop the overflow of wastewater in Christiansted town as VIWMA staff continue to work diligently to bring the station back online. Pedestrians are advised to avoid any standing water in the area. 

The VIWMA apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks the community for their patience and cooperation.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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VIWMA ANNOUNCES TRANSFER DAY AND EASTER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

(Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of the hours of operation for VIWMA's Landfills, Transfer Stations (TS), Convenience Centers (CC) and administrative offices in observance of Transfer Day and Easter holidays are as follows:

All administrative offices will be closed from Wednesday, March 31, 2021 thru Monday, April 05, 2021. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 06, 2021.

Additionally, due to the Good Friday holiday, St. Croix residents residing in Estates Herman Hill, Catherine’s Rest, Peter's Rest, Cane Garden, Rosegate, Humbug, Veteran’s Land and Tamarind are advised that the regular Friday pickup will be changed to Thursday, April 1, 2021.

The VIWMA Team wishes everyone a safe and happy Transfer Day and Easter.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-513-4171 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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03/24/2021