VIWMA LAUNCHES PUBLIC EDUCATION SERIES ON AIR CURTAIN INCINERATOR TECHNOLOGY

SU.S. Virgin Islands - The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) is launching a five-day public education series beginning Monday, October 5, 2026, to provide residents with information about Air Curtain Incinerator (ACI) technology and its role in managing green waste throughout the Territory.

Throughout the week, VIWMA will share educational materials through its official social media platforms explaining what an ACI is, how the technology works, the types of materials it is designed to process, and the environmental and regulatory considerations involved.

The series will also address common questions and misconceptions surrounding the technology, while giving residents an opportunity to learn more and engage directly with the Authority.

As VIWMA continues exploring solutions to improve green waste management, the Authority remains committed to keeping the community informed, providing accurate information, and addressing public questions throughout the process.

VIWMA thanks residents for their continued engagement and encourages the community to follow the series as we work together toward stronger and more sustainable green waste management solutions.

For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 340-715-9100 for St. Thomas/St. John, or 340-712-4962 for St. Croix. Stay connected with VIWMA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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10-05-2026

VIWMA SCHEDULED TO PERFORM BARREN SPOT PUMP STATION REPAIRS 

SSt. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that force main repairs at the Barren Spot Pump Station will take place today, Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The work will take place along Queen Mary Highway, near the Central High School (CHS) fence in the Kingshill area.

During the repair period, vehicular traffic, including service vehicles, will be reduced to one lane. The following traffic adjustments will be in effect: 

·    The westbound lane will be closed from the shanty across Kingshill Lutheran Church to the entrance gate of CHS.

·      Flagmen will be directing traffic throughout the work zone.

·      Motorists are urged to slow down when approaching the area.

Pedestrian access will also be adjusted. Pedestrian traffic will be limited to the eastbound lane sidewalk on the Kingshill Lutheran Church side.

VIWMA will provide updates as repairs progress. The Authority apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks the community for their patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve the Territory’s wastewater infrastructure. 

For more information, feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 340‑715‑9100 for St. Thomas or 340‑712‑4962 for St. Croix. Stay connected with VIWMA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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09-03-2026

VIWMA CONTINUES BARREN SPOT PUMP STATION REPAIRS 

SSt. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that force main repairs at the Barren Spot Pump Station will take place today, Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The work will take place along Queen Mary Highway, near the Central High School (CHS) fence in the Kingshill area.

During the repair period, vehicular traffic, including service vehicles, will be reduced to one lane. The following traffic adjustments will be in effect:

·    The westbound lane will be closed from the shanty across Kingshill Lutheran Church to the entrance gate of CHS.

·      Flagmen will be directing traffic throughout the work zone.

·      Motorists are urged to slow down when approaching the area.

Pedestrian access will also be adjusted. Pedestrian traffic will be limited to the eastbound lane sidewalk on the Kingshill Lutheran Church side.

VIWMA will provide updates as repairs progress. The Authority apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks the community for their patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve the Territory’s wastewater infrastructure.

For more information, feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 340‑715‑9100 for St. Thomas or 340‑712‑4962 for St. Croix. Stay connected with VIWMA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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09-04-2026

LBJ PUMP STATION BACK ONLINE FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL FORCE MAIN REPAIRS; PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORIES REMAIN IN EFFECT 

St. St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands) — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that as of 2:35 a.m. Sunday, August 30, 2026, the LBJ Pump Station is back online following the successful completion of repairs to the collapsed force main that transfers sewage from the LBJ Pump Station to the Fig Tree Pump Station and ultimately to the Harold G. Thompson, Jr. Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The restoration of the LBJ Pump Station is a significant step toward bringing much-needed relief to wastewater conditions affecting downtown Christiansted and the LBJ/Condo Row area. VIWMA crews will continue to closely monitor the wastewater system and affected areas as conditions stabilize following the repair and restoration of pump station operations.

The force main is the sole pathway for conveying sewage from the LBJ Pump Station, which services the Christiansted area, through the wastewater system. Its collapse resulted in a significant sanitary sewer overflow beginning at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, placing severe strain on the system and affecting downtown Christiansted and the LBJ/Condo Row coastline.

While the force main repairs have been successfully completed and the LBJ Pump Station is back online, all previously issued public health and safety advisory instructions remain in effect until further notice as VIWMA continues to monitor conditions in the affected areas.

Residents, businesses, liveaboard residents, boaters, and others in and around the affected coastal area are urged to continue exercising caution. Water in the affected area may have been contaminated by the sanitary sewer overflow, and exposure to untreated wastewater may pose health risks.

Until further notice, the public is strongly advised to:

·        Avoid swimming in the affected waters.

·        Avoid fishing in the affected area.

·        Keep pets away from the affected water and do not allow them to enter or drink from it.

·        Do not allow children to play in or near affected water.

·        Do not drink or otherwise consume water from the affected area.

·        Avoid direct contact with wastewater or potentially contaminated coastal water.

These precautions should remain in place until the community is advised that conditions have improved and the advisory has been lifted. The public should also continue to adhere to all posted signs, barricades, and directives issued by VIWMA.

VIWMA crews remain actively engaged in monitoring the wastewater system and surrounding areas to ensure conditions continue to stabilize following the repair and restoration of the LBJ Pump Station. The Authority will provide additional updates as information becomes available and will notify the community when the advisory can safely be lifted.

VIWMA extends its sincere appreciation to the dedicated members of the VIWMA team, contractor, and our partners at the Office of the Governor, VITEMA, WAPA, DPNR, Kiewit, Haugland Virgin Islands, and all of the other agencies involved for their collaboration, technical expertise, responsiveness, and commitment throughout this critical response. The collective efforts and coordination of these teams were instrumental in supporting the successful repair of the force main and restoration of the LBJ Pump Station.

VIWMA sincerely apologizes to residents, businesses, liveaboard residents, and the broader Christiansted community for the inconvenience and concern caused by this infrastructure failure. We appreciate the community’s patience, cooperation, and understanding as our teams worked diligently to complete these critical repairs and restore the wastewater system.

For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 340-715-9100 for St. Thomas/St. John or 340-712-4962 for St. Croix. Stay connected with VIWMA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

For more information, feel free to email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 340‑715‑9100 for St. Thomas or 340‑712‑4962 for St. Croix. Stay connected with VIWMA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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08-30-2026