Beach Advisory for July 4-8 on St. Thomas and St. John

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Beach Advisory for July 4-8 on St. Thomas and St. John

DPNR performed water quality analysis at 18 designated beaches during the week of July 4 – July 8, 2022. The following beaches meet water quality standards and are considered safe for swimming and fishing.

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