A round 245,000 people have been warned that their drinking water has been contaminated with bacteria which could cause ...

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control​ has issued a recreational water advisory on Thursday ...

E. coli or enterococci, which indicate fecal matter contaminating water, were detected at swim spots in New York state, ...

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

Just ahead of the long Independence Day weekend, beaches across the country have closed and issued advisories because of ...

"Swimmers are advised to use caution and avoid prolonged periods in the water," a city of Rehoboth Beach news release said.

Water is essential at all stages of food production, from irrigation to food processing to washing fruit and vegetables ...

Dozens of beaches across several states are closed or have health advisories in place due to elevated bacteria levels.

Hawai‘i Department of Health alerts the public that high bacteria count advisories are in effect for two West Hawai‘i coast ...

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 ...

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

This week, 20 Massachusetts beaches are closed. Here's the full list. The following MA beaches, listed by town, are closed as ...