ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – November 7, 2024 – The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority (“WAPA” or the “Authority”) announces a scheduled water service disruption starting at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, affecting areas on the eastern side of St. Thomas. The disruption is due to low water levels in the Donoe Tank, caused by a failed pump motor at the Donoe Pumping Station.

Affected Areas:

• Smith Bay
• Nazareth
• Annas Retreat (New Tutu & Tutu Valley)

In addition to these areas, other parts of the East End of St. Thomas, including Bovoni, Nadir, and Marienthal, may experience interruptions as water inventory levels continue to fall.

Repairs & Estimated Timeline:

WAPA crews are actively working to repair the faulty pump motor, and we expect the repairs to be completed by Sunday, November 10, 2024. We anticipate service to be fully restored once the repairs are completed, and water levels return to normal.

WAPA encourages residents to support ongoing water conservation efforts during this time. Currently, St. John is not expected to be affected by this disruption. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we work to resolve this issue and restore normal water service to all customers.

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