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, ...

Swimmers visiting Rehoboth Beach this holiday weekend should be wary about increased fecal bacteria found in the ocean, officials said. A routine bacteria test found the fecal matter in the water near ...

The weather forecast is perfect for a day at the beach this July 4th. But more than 20 lakes and ponds are closed for ...

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

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

When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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