The Commonwealth Utilities Corp., in partnership with the Water Task Force, will be replacing the Puerto Rico water storage tank to ensure a reliable water supply in Puerto Rico and surrounding communities.
The Division of Environmental Quality has red-flagged the Bird Island Beach and is advising the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of this location for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Samples collected from this site contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (DEQ)
