The Department of Planning and Natural Resources 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, a measure of water clarity, advises the public of the following:
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 27 designated beaches throughout the Territory during the week of July 28 – August 1, 2025. Beaches on St. John and Water Island were not sampled this week.
Based on the analytical results, the following beaches did not meet water quality standards for safe swimming and fishing: Coki Point and Vessup Bay, both on St. Thomas.
Please be advised that anyone swimming in waters contaminated with stormwater, sewage, or with large amounts of sargassum may be at an elevated health risk due to higher concentrations of bacteria or other contaminants. Water impacted by stormwater runoff (i.e., guts, puddles, and drainage basins), sewage, large amounts of sargassum, or any area that appears discolored or has foul odors should be avoided.
For additional information regarding water quality, call the Division of Environmental Protection at 773-1082 in St. Croix or 774-3320 in St. Thomas.
