Boil water advisory remains in effect on St. Croix due to E. coli contamination
The entire island of St. Croix remains under an active boil water advisory after a routine water sample collected from the distribution system at Frederiksted dock tested positive for Total Coliform and E. coli. A follow-up sample collected on August 26 also remained positive, leading to the advisory which is still in effect until further notice according to EPA regulations.
- Location
- St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Microbiological
- Status
- Active
- Region
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
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