beaches

They generally close megans, linquest, morning star, brewers, secret harbor and bolongo.

But I don't know exactly. Give it a few days.

billd

Thanks billd. We are on St. Croix but I will give it a few days like you suggested.

The most recent advisory on the DPNR web site is from Sept 10. It says "ALL 43 BEACHES MEET WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND ARE SAFE FOR SWIMMING OR FISHING". It then goes on to list all the beachs on all of the islands.

Best bet is to call DPNR and ask if they've done a beach survery since last weeks storm.

There really isn't any agency that can close beaches, except for the Magens Bay Authority. I know people who are at Bolongo and were told the water was fine. I have seen people in the water at Secret Harbour. Personally, I would wait until the algae bloom goes away a bit. Swimming pools are a better bet right now.;)

Thanks billd. We are on St. Croix but I will give it a few days like you suggested.

Hiked out from Grapetree to Isaac's yesterday with the dog; water along that string of beaches seemed fine.

PUBLIC ADVISORY

GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES

No. 45 Estate Mars Hill, Frederiksted
St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00840

Division of Environmental Protection

Oct-12-2010- St. Thomas
Tropical Storm Otto Public Advisory

CONTACT: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator

FAX: (340) 713-2430

jamal.nielsen@dpnr.gov.vi

Friday, October 08, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PUBLIC ADVISORY

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR)-Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) is advising the public to refrain from the coastal waters of the Virgin Islands due to the recent effects of Tropical Storm Otto.

There exists a potential impact on water quality from sewage leaks, spills or bypasses in the municipal sewage system or conventional home septic systems. There may be an increased health risk to anyone swimming or playing in these areas as a result of an increased concentration of bacteria. DPNR is advising the public to refrain from using the coastal waters until further notice. This includes activities such as swimming, fishing and bathing.

All persons should also be aware that storm water runoff may also contain contaminants or pollutants harmful to human health and therefore all persons should avoid areas of storm water runoff (ie: guts, puddles, and drainage basins). For additional information please call DPNR-DEP at 340-773-1082

http://www.dpnr.gov.vi/notices.htm is where you can find the water quality announcements, that is if they do the testing and feel like sharing the info.

DPNR usually tests right away and the results are always printed in the paper. I drove by Cane Bay this afternoon and there is still run-off from the hills entering the bay.

Linda, I am still seeing run off here on the east end. I think we will wait a while longer to go swimming in the ocean. I see a lot of kids here with staff infection.

Linda, I am still seeing run off here on the east end.

Where on East End?

Iris, I am not sure. I just noticed some water still running in the road while driving from Cotton Valley towards Gallows Bay.

Iris, I am not sure. I just noticed some water still running in the road while driving from Cotton Valley towards Gallows Bay.

Oh, I thought you meant in the water. There's always a TON of brown runoff near Coakley Bay east of the cut, but I was on the southside for this storm.

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