WAPA was created by the Fifth Legislature of the Virgin Islands in 1964 through Act No. 1248. The enabling legislation has been amended to add the responsibility of installing and maintaining street lights to the utility’s mission. In later years, the responsibility for the production and distribution of drinking water was also added.

Potable water is distributed to almost 13,000 customers through water lines and standpipes.

WAPA’S Vision Statement

WAPA’S Mission

By 2023, WAPA will be the leading utility service provider in the Caribbean by placing our customers first, engaging and educating our employees, and protecting our pristine environment. We will utilize technology and implement infrastructure improvements to safely provide a diversified mix of energy resources and high quality water.

Executive Director

The day-to-day operations of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority are managed by Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer Andrew Smith.

Governing Board Members

WAPA’s policies are established by a nine-member governing board. The board consists of both public and private sector members.

The governor appoints three members of his cabinet to the board and the other six members are nominated by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature for three-year terms.

Memberships

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