Office of the Commissioner 
 
 
CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator 
jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov 
 
Friday, September 26, 2025  
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
BEACH ADVISORY 
 
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) informs the public that no water 
quality testing was conducted this past week under the Beach Water Quality Monitoring 
Program. This pause in testing was due to the recent passage of a Tropical Wave. 
 
As a result, the current water quality status at popular swimming beaches across the 
Territory is unknown. 
 
While DPNR does not expect any negative impacts from recent rainfall, the public is urged to 
follow these safety guidelines: 
 
Safety Recommendations: 
• Use caution when swimming or engaging in activities in coastal waters and beaches. 
• Avoid areas affected by stormwater runoff, such as guts, puddles, drainage basins, or 
any water that appears discolored or has an unpleasant odor. These areas may 
contain harmful bacteria and pollutants. 
• Parents should instruct children to stay away from stormwater-impacted beaches, 
manholes, and flooded areas. 
 
For more information about beach water quality, please contact the Division of 
Environmental Protection: 
 
St. Croix: (340) 773-1082 
St. Thomas: (340) 774-3320 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
            4611 Tutu Park Mall  
 
              45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted 
            Suite 300  
 
                                       St. Croix, VI 00840 
            St. Thomas, VI  00802                                                       (340) 773-1082 
            (340) 774-3320   
 
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