St. Croix Tap Water Remains Unsafe Two Months After Biden Declared State of Emergency.

The article discusses ongoing concerns among residents of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, regarding the safety of their drinking water, particularly in light of potential lead contamination. A virtual town hall revealed that many locals still believe the water is unsafe, despite a federal state of emergency declared in November and subsequent testing by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that showed fewer instances of lead contamination than initially reported. Residents have reported discolored water and have filed a class action lawsuit against local utility companies for failing to provide safe water. In response, the U.S. Virgin Islands government is distributing water vouchers, installing lead-free meter boxes, and providing free lead testing and water filters to affected households. [Extracted from the article]