Press Releases

 

HOUSE-TO-HOUSE WASTE COLLECTION DELAYED ON ST. CROIX

 

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) informs the community of delays in house-to-house waste collection in the following areas:

 

  • Williams Delight 
  • Prosperity
  • Concordia I, II, III
  • La Grange 

 

Collection services for these areas are expected to be completed as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and rely on your cooperation as we are working to resume our regular service schedule.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

 

 

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12-11-2024

 

VIWMA ADVISES THE COMMUNITY OF A SEWER LINE INSTALLATION OF #53 KING STREET/QUEEN CROSS

 

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that on Monday December 2, 2024, the sewer line at #53 King Street (commercial complex), Christiansted town, will be replaced (new lateral/service sewer line installation).


On the date when the sewer line is being installed, vehicular parking will not be allowed from King Street/Queen Cross Street to Queen Cross Street/Strand Street. Traffic, including Service vehicles, going to:


1. Christiansted Boardwalk, Comanche Hotel, Caravelle Casino should take Watergut Street to Watergut Street/King Cross Street and then park in the Government Parking Lot (corner of King Cross Street/Strand Street)


Pedestrian traffic will be limited to the sidewalk on the west side of Queen Cross Street.


Due to WAPA underground secondary electrical power conduits located in the vicinity of the lateral/service sewer line installation, WAPA has informed VIWMA that an electrical power outage will be required. The power outage is VIWMA safety protocol when excavation is occurring around the secondary electrical power conduits.


The VIWMA staff 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 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

 

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12-02-2024

 

VIWMA WORKING TO RESTORE WASTEWATER SERVICES AFFECTED BY INCLEMENT WEATHER

 

(U.S. Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) crews and contractors are actively working to restore services to the community after the LBJ Pump Station on St. Croix went offline due to mechanical failure, and a sewer line between Banco Popular Altona Branch and the Cancryn Pump Station collapsed on St. Thomas. Both incidents, resulting from heavy rainfall, occurred on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and have adversely affected both the above-ground (pump station) and underground (sewer line) wastewater systems. These services are vital to the community, and every effort is being made to maintain them.

 

On St. Thomas, pump trucks are operating around the clock to manage overflowing manholes in the affected area. The team is also working on installing a bypass or pump-around system to minimize the duration of service interruptions. On St. Croix, while the pump station remains offline, crews are preparing an auxiliary pump to temporarily restore central operations for the community as efficiently as possible.

 

Sewer line issues, whether due to collapses or blockages, along with pump station failures—such as the malfunctioning pump—are frequently caused by debris from the storm system and illegally dumped Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOGs), which negatively impact the aging sewer collection system. “Interim repairs are being conducted to keep the system operational until a more permanent solution can be implemented, which involves prudent replacements in the future. Funding for replacing the LBJ Sewershed is now available, and the same will soon apply to Cancryn,” said VIWMA Interim Executive Director, Daryl Griffith.

 

As repairs progress, there may be occasional sewage overflow at manholes in the impacted areas. Both motorists and pedestrians are advised to be cautious, as sewage runoff may contain contaminants or pollutants that are harmful to human health. Residents should avoid areas with sewage water runoff (such as gutters, puddles, manholes, and drainage basins) or any locations that appear discolored or emit foul odors.

 

VIWMA expresses gratitude to the community for their patience and understanding during this time. We recognize the inconvenience this situation may cause and appreciate your cooperation.

 

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

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11-21-2024

 

HOUSE-TO-HOUSE WASTE COLLECTION ON ST. CROIX DELAYED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

 

(St. Croix, USVI) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) informs the community of delays in house-to-house waste collection in the following areas due to inclement weather:


• Estate Grove
• Estate Plessen
• Estate Cane (Behind Sunshine Mall)
• Mount Pleasant
• Paradise
• Frederiksted Town
• Adventure
• Diamond West

Collection services for these areas are expected to be completed as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and rely on your cooperation as we are working to resume our regular service schedule.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

 

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12-02-2024

 

VIWMA ANNOUNCES THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE

 

(Virgin Islands) - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) would like to inform the community about its operational schedule for Thursday, November 28, 2024, for the celebration of Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 29, 2024, in observance of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr.’s declaration of administrative leave for all non-essential government employees.

 

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The VIWMA Team extends heartfelt wishes for a safe and joyous Thanksgiving to all.

For more information, contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates.

 

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11-20-2024

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