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, which is a measure of water clarity, advises the public of the following:
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 36 designated beaches throughout the Territory during the week of April 26, – April 30, 2021. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing:
St. Croix
Cane Bay |
Pelican Cove |
Shoy’s |
Protestant Cay |
New Fort (Ft. Louise Augusta) |
Sprat Hall |
Princess (Condo Row) |
Columbus Landing |
Rainbow Beach |
Buccaneer |
Chenay Bay |
Frederiksted Public Beach |
Halfpenny Beach |
Cramer’s Park |
Dorsch Beach |
Stony Ground |
St. Thomas
Water Bay |
Sapphire Beach |
Lindqvist Beach |
Bolongo Bay |
Vessup Bay |
Coki Point |
Frenchman’s Bay |
Secret Harbor |
Limetree Bay |
Magen’s Bay |
Bluebeard’s Beach |
Lindbergh Bay |
Brewer’s Bay |
Hull Bay |
Morningstar |
Water Island
Honeymoon Beach |
St. John
Cruz Bay |
Oppenheimer |
Great Cruz Bay |
The following beach does not meet water quality standards because it exceeds the established Enterococci Bacteria threshold and therefore, is not considered to be safe for swimming or fishing:
- Frank Bay on St. John.
Please note: Samples were not collected at the following beaches:
- Grapetree Bay on St. Croix
- Johnson Bay on St. John
Therefore, the water quality at these beaches is unknown.
All persons should be aware that stormwater runoff may also contain contaminants or pollutants harmful to human health, and therefore, should avoid areas of stormwater 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 in St. Croix or 774-3320 in St. Thomas.