EPA Regional Administrator Visits the U.S. Virgin Islands to Engage on Environmental and Infrastructure Priorities
St. Croix, U.S.V.I - EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) last week to engage with government officials, meet the EPA team working on the ground, and discuss strategies for tackling the territory’s most pressing environmental challenges.
During his visit, the Regional Administrator met with U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and key government officials to discuss collaborative efforts to further environmental protection while promoting a strong local economy, address landfill management, water quality, and industrial oversight.
"Supporting the U.S. Virgin Islands starts with strong partnerships, clear regulations, and smart investments that protect public health while supporting economic growth," said EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. "EPA is committed to working alongside US Virgin Islands leaders to ensure cleaner air, water, and land for the communities we serve, without stifling economic prosperity."
As part of the visit, the Regional Administrator toured the Anguilla Landfill and Anguilla Wastewater Treatment Plant, where he engaged with local officials on strategies to improve waste management, reduce pollution, and strengthen environmental compliance. Additionally, meetings with the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) and the Waste Management Authority (WMA) focused on developing long-term solutions for solid waste disposal and wastewater treatment. The Regional Administrator was also briefed by the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) on ongoing work to replace aging drinking water infrastructure in the Clifton Hill area of St. Croix. During the visit, WAPA officials demonstrated new meter boxes and valves being installed to improve water service reliability for local residents.
The Regional Administrator also discussed EPA’s oversight of major industrial sites, including a visit to Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation (PHRT) and Ocean Point Terminals (OPT), where he emphasized EPA’s role in ensuring compliance, mitigating environmental risks, and supporting economic development in the territory.
As part of EPA’s broader commitment to economic and environmental resilience, the Regional Administrator reaffirmed EPA’s support for USVI’s efforts to modernize infrastructure, strengthen environmental compliance, and advance sustainable development. Moving forward, EPA will continue working with government agencies, utilities, and local stakeholders to implement solutions that improve waste management, protect water resources, and ensure a cleaner, more resilient U.S. Virgin Islands.
For more information on EPA’s work in the U.S Virgin Islands, visit the EPA in the U.S Virgin Islands website.
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