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

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 ...

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

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

The fish, which can survive short periods of time in low-oxygen conditions by breathing air, is an invasive species.

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 swimming advisory has been issued for Rehoboth Beach due to an increased fecal matter shown in tests of the water.

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

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

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department warned of excessively high bacteria from street runoff at eight beaches.

This week, health department officials detected above average levels of bacteria at Louisiana five beaches. One beach, Lake ...