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 early 2026, the safety of tap water in St. Croix remains a "high-fidelity" concern for residents and visitors. While the U.S. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) and the EPA lifted the island-wide "do not consume" advisory in late 2024, specialized caution is still advised in older neighborhoods where lead and copper levels in the distribution system have historically spiked. While most major resorts and newer vacation rentals utilize private reverse osmosis filtration systems or UV purification that make the water safe for showering and brushing teeth, the general "high-fidelity" recommendation for tourists is to stick to bottled or filtered water for drinking and cooking. If you are staying in a residential area, it is wise to check if the property has a "Point-of-Use" filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 53 for lead reduction. You can safely shower and wash clothes in the municipal water, but ingesting large quantities is still discouraged by local health authorities until the multi-year infrastructure overhaul is fully completed.