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POWER OUTAGES LEAD TO ODOR EMISSIONS AT THE CRUZ BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

(St. John, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the St. John community of a strong odor in the Cruz Bay area that is being emitted from the Cruz Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant. The odor is a result of the blower at the station being offline from recent power outages, which occurred beginning Sunday, June 27, 2021.

The treatment plant has since resumed operations; however, a residual odor remains which should dissipate within the next 24-48 hours.

The VIWMA apologizes for the temporary inconvenience.

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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07/02/2021

VIWMA ANNOUNCES EMANCIPATION & FORTH OF JULY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

(Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community of the following hours of operation on Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of both Emancipation Day and Fourth of July Holidays.

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The VIWMA Team wishes everyone a safe and happy Emancipation Day and Fourth of July.

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07/01/2021

LBJ PUMP STATION OFF-LINE

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (Authority) advises the community of repairs being completed on the LBJ Pump Station which recently went off-line due to mechanical failure. The pump failure has caused a manhole to overflow near the intersection of Water Gut and Kings Cross Streets (the Government Parking lot).

Motorists are asked to take an alternate route to enter Christiansted and pedestrians are advised to avoid any standing water in the area. The Authority is working to complete the repairs as quickly as possible and thanks the community for their cooperation and patience.

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.. The VIWMA hotline is available 24/7: 844-962-8784. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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06/07/2021

VIWMA ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

(U.S. Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that all administrative offices in the Territory will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of the newly proclaimed Federal Holiday, Juneteenth. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 21, 2021.

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06/17/2021

VIWMA ADVISES COMMUNITY OF SEWER LINE REPAIRS

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (Authority) advises the community of sewer line repairs being performed on Hospital Street in the area between the Carpet Master building and the American Legion Hall (Gallows Bay) in Christiansted.

Motorists are asked to slowdown when approaching the Christiansted Bypass intersection and pedestrians should avoid any standing water in the area.

The Authority is working to complete the repairs as quickly as possible and thanks the community for their cooperation and patience.

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.. The VIWMA hotline is available 24/7: 844-962-8784. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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06/03/2021

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