Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water at Allan Beach on Hubbles Lake, AHS is advising people to avoid ...

Several beaches in West Haven were closed because of elevated bacteria levels. Officials said they will notify the public ...

Water samples collected in Point Pleasant, N.J., on Monday, June 9, showed a high concentration of enterococci, a bacterium normally found in the digestive tracts and intestines of humans and animals, ...

Ottawa Public Health is defending its shift to weekly water quality testing at its beaches and urging beachgoers to assess ...

Foodborne illnesses, such as those caused by Salmonella, can have serious health implications. By staying informed about ...

Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness in the United States, but the Department of Agriculture is backing away from a proposed rule that aimed to strengthen safety standards for ...

The boil water advisory is a precaution at this time as DC Water says there is no information showing the water was ...

The city temporarily switched its water disinfectant, causing a possible change in the water's taste and smell.

Student researchers found high levels of E. coli, a bacteria found in feces, in Burnet Woods. It's not the first time.

Humans are remarkably sensitive to the smell of geosmin, in particular. In water, it can be detected at concentrations as low ...

Before you head to your favorite state park lake or beach, be sure to check if it’s safe to swim. Every year, local health departments and the Department of Energy and ...

WASHINGTON - D.C. has issued a boil water advisory for several neighborhoods in Northwest. According to D.C. Water and Sewer ...