The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) announces that the Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program, which evaluates weekly water quality at popular swimming beaches throughout the territory by sampling for enterococci bacteria and turbidity, which is a measure of water clarity, advises the public of the following:
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 34 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of Feb. 28 – March 4, 2022. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing:
St. Croix
tony Ground
Pelican Cove (Comorant)
Shoy’s
Dorsch Beach
Princess (Condo Row)
Chenay Bay
Frederiksted Public Beach
New Fort (Fort Louise Augusta)
Cramer’s Park
Rainbow Beach
Ha’ penny Beach
Protestant Cay
Cane Bay
Buccaneer
Grapetree Bay
St. Thomas
Lindbergh Bay
Sapphire Beach
Lindqvist Beach
Brewers Bay
Vessup Bay
Coki Point
Water Bay
Secret Harbor
Bolongo Bay
Magens Bay
Hull Bay
Bluebeard’s Beach
Frenchman’s Bay
Limetree
St. John
Cruz Bay
Frank Bay
Oppenheimer
The following beaches do not meet water quality standards because they exceed the established enterococci bacteria threshold and, therefore, are not considered safe for swimming or fishing:
Great Cruz Bay on St. John.
Honeymoon Beach on Water Island
Please note: Samples were not collected at the following beaches:
Johnson Bay on St. John
Gentle Winds on St. Croix
Therefore, the water quality at these beaches is unknown.
All persons should be aware that storm water runoff may also contain contaminants or pollutants harmful to human health; therefore, they should avoid areas of storm water runoff (i.e., guts, puddles and drainage basins) or any area that appears discolored or has foul odors. DPNR will continue to monitor impacted areas and waters.
For additional information regarding water quality, call the Division of Environmental Protection at 773-1082 on St. Croix or 774-3320 on St. Thomas.
