Tests found Legionella bacteria in the water at ODOT's West Broad Street campus in Columbus. No illnesses were reported. Here's what to know.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a series of documents covering the relevance of a range of pathogens in water. The background documents will inform the revision of WHO guidelines for ...

A highly sensitive, cost-effective technology to rapidly detect bacterial pathogens in the air, soil, water and agricultural produce in as little as 24 hours has been developed by researchers at ...

A recent deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York is a stark reminder that this invisible threat could be lurking in the water mist you breathe every day, from your shower to a decorative ...

A recent alarming spate of infections at a Virginia lake offered a stark reminder for summer enthusiasts to use caution and good hygiene at outdoor water spots. Virginia state health officials said 20 ...

Something to know before you take that first dip of the season.

Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, according to a new study. Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when ...

Human health risks from direct consumption of toxic nanoplastics are already scary, but researchers have confirmed that nanoplastics in water give rise to an additional threat: They strengthen ...

Emerging pathogens and chemical contaminants disrupt normal interaction in the environmental ecosystem. These contaminants may decimate the biotic components of the environment, leading to the ...

When you’re exercising outdoors, you’re probably losing a liter or more of water an hour, mainly through sweating. Replacing that is easy if you have piped water handy. If not, you’ll be relying on ...