When local health departments issue swim advisories at Hampton Roads beaches, it’s because they’ve determined the ...

A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...

Mass. Gen ER physician Dr. Onyinyechi Eke says bacteria found in bodies of water can cause skin and eye irritation if contact ...

Winyah Rivers Alliance and Swim Guide are monitoring bacteria levels in local rivers as part of an international effort to ...

As families gear up for annual summertime treks to cool off near the coast on Independence Day weekend, dozens of beaches may ...

Natural bodies of water, like lakes or the ocean, can be contaminated by animal waste or sewage spills. And many germs live naturally in the environment. Chlorine can kill a lot of things if given ...

Officials have closed off swimming at beaches in at least six states due to high bacteria levels. Here's where those closures ...

An item becoming increasingly popular in homes across the US could be harboring germs and make people ill. The Centres for ...

While many Oklahomans love a summer day spent in the water at their favorite lake, others would rather skip this activity.

After the heat wave in Massachusetts this week, you may be in the mood to spend a day at the beach this weekend. However, if ...