The local Department of Health has set up hotlines and said testing for lead exposure was available. Officials noted that while the tap water in St. Croix should not be ingested, it is safe to use for showering and cleaning.

As of February 2026, the official advice for tap water in St. Croix remains cautionary. Following a significant "Do Not Consume" advisory in late 2023 due to elevated lead and copper levels in the public water system, the government has since lifted the advisory for many areas, but with strict caveats. Residents and visitors are still often advised to use certified lead-removing filters or to "flush" their taps for several minutes before use if they are in older neighborhoods with lead-based plumbing. Most hotels and resorts in St. Croix now utilize their own reverse osmosis or advanced filtration systems, making the water in those specific locations safe. However, for general tourists, the safest and most common practice in 2026 is to stick to bottled or filtered water for drinking and brushing teeth to avoid any localized contamination issues.