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DPNR beach advisory: 1 West End beach not safe for swimming
One beach in the territory is deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing done by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
DPNR performed water quality analysis at 35 designated beaches throughout the territory
during the week of February 3 – February 7, 2025.
The local environmental agency said it did not take samples from Water Bay on St. Thomas and Honeymoon Beach (Druif) on Water Island.
“Therefore, the water quality at these beaches is unknown,” DPNR said.
Based on the analytical results, the following beaches met water quality standards and are
considered safe for swimming and fishing:
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