Beaches in California, Hawaii, Florida, New York, Washington and Puerto Rico have been identified as "bacteria hotspots" in a ...

A beach in California known for its surfing and scenic views recorded alarming levels of bacteria last year, and a new report ...

The Surfrider Foundation report shows high bacteria levels in California beaches, with Linda Mar Beach at 71%. Environmental ...

Several businesses across six South Shore towns are adjusting after E. coli was detected in routine water tests.

Residents of six towns will need to boil water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and washing dishes “until further notice ...

A boil water order issued to a half dozen South Shore towns has been lifted, according to a notice from into the ...

Four public beaches in Westchester County have landed on a list no community wants to be part of — the lowest-scoring beach ...

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, seven Jersey Shore beaches have been tested for bacteria and declared safe for swimming.

Arguments pro and con about flouride are suddenly everywhere. Florida banned flouride in public drinking water last week, ...

A boil water notice has been issued for residents in the area of Mentor Road and Samples Road by the South Blount County ...

Faecal coliforms themselves can lead to gastrointestinal problems, including diarrhoea and stomach aches, but they can also signal the presence of other, more dangerous bacteria in a water source like ...

While swimming advisories don't close a beach or soundside area to water activities, they represent a health warning.