The Government of the Virgin Islands will be taking firm action to address irregularities in water consumption and billing in the Territory.

This as water has been declared a national priority, recognising its vital role in sustaining communities, supporting the economy, and ensuring a secure future for generations to come.

 The Ministry of Communications and Works is aware of many residents who have unauthorised connections and is inviting these persons to visit the Water and Sewerage Department to regularise their accounts. 

The ministry say such practices are unlawful, unsustainable, and place an unfair burden on law-abiding citizens and that this is an opportunity for customers to come forward and correct their accounts without penalty. Beyond this grace period of 30 days, the Government will take legal action and enforce compliance without further notice.

 The Government urges all citizens to act responsibly, protect this precious resource, and ensure that water is managed sustainably for the benefit of all.

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The Ministry of Communications and Works through the Department of Water and Sewage continues to ensure the provision of a continuous supply of safe, potable water and an environmentally sound sewage disposal service to all residents of the Virgin Islands, efficiently and at affordable rates.

For Additional Information Contact: 

Paul Bridgewater

Information Officer

Department of Information and Public Relations

Telephone: 468-2747

Email: pbridgewater@gov.vg