✓ LIFTED — rescinded on September 4, 2026

WAPA Issues Boil Water Advisory After E. Coli Detected in Frederiksted

Frederiksted, Maryland · Last checked August 30, 2026 8:01 am

The Virgin Islands Consortium reported a boil water advisory affecting Frederiksted, Maryland. The notice was lifted on September 4, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationFrederiksted, Maryland
Water systemNot specified
IssuedAugust 29, 2026
LiftedSeptember 4, 2026
Reported byThe Virgin Islands Consortium https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQZk5WNkJNeXJYRW1jaGtGWjgxbTVwT3dnb0J2eTJEWnJPTFVfZGg2Sjc1MU5QSm95cWxkMzlaWXhmWjd6YWpZUG0xMGsySFJDRGloNjBGTG9lWDdYZnhfVVcxbDBCeUpIOFF3RVNyem42RzJqYTlpdmVXZzl0bFFzWXFKMmpsOFZSeldOQjdzNlBvSUlGcmRpbFY3NFNZQXk2TVRZOGRzRXVUZEt5S05ZMHAwV08wQTc4YWczZA?oc=5

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do now that it is lifted

  1. Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
  2. Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
  3. Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.

Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.

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Is the boil water notice for Frederiksted, Maryland still in effect?

No. It was lifted on September 4, 2026.

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