V.I. WATER & POWER AUTHORITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 850 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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TRACTS 1 AND 4 OF SECTION 4, GRAMBOKOLA HILL
KRUM BAY, VI 00804
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- ST. THOMAS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jul 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 30, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000580960
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 675 | — |
| 2016 | 390 | -42% |
| 2017 | 850 | +118% |
| 2018 | 17,826 | +1998% |
| 2019 | 75 | -100% |
| 2020 | 336 | +349% |
| 2021 | 544 | +62% |
| 2022 | 600 | +10% |
| 2023 | 513 | -14% |
| 2024 | 569 | +11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 146 | 20 | 126 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 146 | 20 | 126 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 137 | 117 | 20 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 131 | 131 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 152 | 15 | 137 | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 152 | 15 | 137 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 108 | 86 | 22 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 95 | 95 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 199 | 14 | 185 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 199 | 14 | 185 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 108 | 78 | 30 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 87 | 87 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 181 | 12 | 169 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 181 | 12 | 169 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 98 | 71 | 27 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 79 | 79 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 90 | 11 | 79 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 90 | 11 | 79 | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 78 | 65 | 13 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 72 | 72 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 75 | 19 | 56 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 8,094 | 27 | 8,067 | — | 448 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,094 | 27 | 8,067 | — | 448 | |
| Naphthalene | 1,445 | 155 | 1,290 | — | 72 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 181 | 173 | 8 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 242 | 26 | 216 | — | 3,238 | |
| n-Hexane | 242 | 26 | 216 | — | 3,238 | |
| Naphthalene | 187 | 152 | 35 | — | 518 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 168 | 168 | 0 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 126 | 126 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 122 | 114 | 8 | — | 215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 71 | 20 | 51 | — | 1,345 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 71 | 20 | 51 | — | 1,345 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 251 | 251 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 235 | 226 | 9 | — | 218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 94 | 39 | 55 | — | 1,365 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 94 | 39 | 55 | — | 1,365 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY ESTATE RICHMOND GENE
CHRISTIANSTED, VI
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 3 | — |
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VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY ESTATE RICHMOND GENE
CHRISTIANSTED, VI
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,238 | — |
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VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY ESTATE RICHMOND GENE
CHRISTIANSTED, VI
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 0 | — |
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VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY ESTATE RICHMOND GENE
CHRISTIANSTED, VI
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n-Hexane | — | — | 3,238 | — |
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VIRGIN ISLANDS WATER & POWER AUTHORITY ESTATE RICHMOND GENE
CHRISTIANSTED, VI
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Naphthalene | — | — | 518 | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Violation of a milestone in an order | Jul 10, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to properly install/implement BMPs | Jul 10, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Aug 28, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Sep 13, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Aug 11, 2011 | Aug 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Sep 13, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 13, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 5, 2010 | Aug 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Aug 5, 2010 | Aug 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 24, 2006 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 2, 2006 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 2, 2006 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 10, 2005 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2005 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 1, 2005 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 24, 2005 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 24, 2005 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 30, 2004 | Jul 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 10, 1988 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 10, 1982 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 19, 1980 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 24, 1980 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.59 mg/L | 0.21 | +185% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Arsenic | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +6,257% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +54% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Arsenic | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +3,079% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 mg/L | 0.05 | +44% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +328% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Copper, dissolved [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +114% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nickel, dissolved [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +29% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +54% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 177.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +1,670% | May 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +277% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.80 mg/L | 30.00 | +66% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +15% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +38% | Dec 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +77% | Sep 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +62% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,150.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +14,233% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,150.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +21,400% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.70 mg/L | 10.00 | +87% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +25% | May 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +34% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.30 mg/L | 15.00 | +15% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.30 mg/L | 10.00 | +73% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +105% | Mar 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +1,350% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +867% | Feb 2018 | Resolved |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.50 mg/L | 10.00 | +735% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +457% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +145% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.80 mg/L | 10.00 | +268% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +67% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +123% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +195% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +233% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +83% | Nov 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +193% | Oct 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Sep 2016 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.