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

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

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

"If our lake is in danger, then our livelihood is in danger," said a local business owner who is raising funds and awareness.

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 ...

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

Florida is the latest state to restrict fluoride additives in public drinking water, after Gov. DeSantis signed the bill into ...

Research shows airplane surfaces and onboard water may harbor contaminants, with bathrooms shown to be particularly ...

High fecal bacteria levels at Nye Beach prompt health warning. Avoid water contact until advisory lifted. Other beach ...

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

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming ...

Researchers are tracking multi-drug resistant bacteria in South Africa’s water to see how it endangers food safety when it’s ...