Abstract
The vital word in Saint Thomas and Saint John is water. Because of the lack of it in the past, the population remained low. With new desa linization techniques, the islands can support both a greater local as well as tourist population. The basic problem stems from the fact that the islands are volcanic in structure (Figure one) without water storage pockets. Also, there are no fresh water rivers. The populace has had to depend on a cistern method of gathering rainwater, but this method was only fairly dependable as sometimes it rains for days straight, and other times it does not rain for several months in a row. The biggest problem is the inability to store all the water let loose during a rainy period which could otherwise be useful during those times it is dry. This problem is also prevalent with the desalinated water storage, but that will be taken up later.
Recommended Citation
Lundelius, Ann
(1970)
"WATER SOURCESST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN,AMERICAN VIRGIN ISLANDS,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol1/iss1/6