Lead and copper contamination in St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has led to panic, and forced thousands to drink bottled water.

Democratic Gov. Albert Bryan of the U.S. Virgin Islands signed an emergency declaration over lead- and copper-contaminated water on the island of St. Croix.

Biden declared an emergency over lead contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands water after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Water restrictions expected as St. Croix Watershed moves into drought warning Ben Henry and KSTP staff KSTP Updated: July 21, 2023 - 8:36 PM Published: July 21, 2023 - 3:51 PM ...

The investigation into the state of tap water in St. Croix began in late September, following complaints of reddish-brown water on the island of more than 50,600 people.

Biden declared an emergency over lead contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands water after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A group of residents have sued a public utility company in the U.S. Virgin Islands after authorities there reported finding high levels of lead and copper in the tap ...