(ST. THOMAS) August 29, 2019 - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (“VIWMA” or “Authority”) Preserving Paradise team, on St. Thomas, has repaired a sewage overflow in the area of the Moravian Gut.  Assessment of the area began on Monday, but work was suspended Wednesday as Hurricane Dorian passed over the Virgin Islands.

On Thursday, VIWMA engineers reported the assigned contractor has fixed the sewage overflow.  The contractor continues to work on extending the current bypass lines beyond the impacted area. The current four-inch (4”) bypass will be replaced with a larger six-inch (6”) bypass which will reduce future blockages.  At the conclusion of the work, the area will be washed and disinfected.

The Authority reminds the public they can do their part in preserving paradise by reporting wastewater concerns or solid waste violation by calling our hot line at 844-WMA-USVI (844-962-8784). 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..  Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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08  29/19

(USVI) August 27, 2019 - In preparation for impending Tropical Storm Dorian which will impact the Territory Wednesday and Thursday, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise Team is advising contracted solid waste haulers to commence multiple hauls to remove solid waste or other disposed items in the vicinity of current bin sites. These items may become potential windblown hazards as wind speed increases; additionally, the areas around the bin sites should always be debris free by the contracted haulers.

The community is urged to properly dispose of solid waste at the bin site, making sure to place refuse inside of the bins.

The VIWMA Preserving Paradise team urges the community to be safe and be prepared during this hurricane season.

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.. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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08  27/19

(St. Croix, USVI) August 27, 2019 – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) Preserving Paradise team advises the community of the hours of operation for VIWMA's facilities and administrative offices in observance of the Labor Day holiday.  Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019.  Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

LANDFILLS, TRANSFER STATIONS (TS) AND CONVENIENCE CENTERS (CC)

The management and staff of the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority wishes everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.

The VIWMA encourages residents to do their part in preserving paradise by reporting any wastewater concerns or solid waste violation by calling our hot line at 844-WMA-USVI (844-962-8784).

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. Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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08  27/19

(St. Croix, USVI) August 15, 2019 – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (“VIWMA” or “Authority”) Preserving Paradise contractors have resolved the sewage overflow that affected a section of Hospital Street in Frederiksted. The area has been washed down, disinfected, and is now safe for pedestrians and vehicles to traverse.

On Friday, August 9, the VIWMA Wastewater staff discovered a clogged manhole which prevented the flow of sewage and caused an overflow. Attempts to clear the blockage were unsuccessful at that time. On Tuesday, a manhole, which was buried during a previous paving project was uncovered. Extreme methods were required to remove the blockage, according to the Crew Supervisor. Crews worked to stop the bypass and traffic cones were placed to cordon off the affected area.

The Authority thanks the residents who called our hot line at 844-WMA-USVI (844-962- 8784) to report the sewage overflow. The VIWMA encourages residents to do their part in preserving paradise by reporting any wastewater concerns or solid waste violation.

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. . Also, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Twitter.

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08  16/19