Elevated bacteria levels have forced closures and swimming advisories at popular beaches and lakes across numerous states in ...

With the removal of the final two water-contact advisories, all 21 Mississippi Coast beaches received the all-clear.

Officials are warning that contaminated water could pose health risks to swimmers in several states.

Heading to a Texas beach this summer? Pack your sunscreen, plenty of water, and before you hit the road, check your destination's fecal bacteria level to make sure the water is safe for swimming. The ...

Scientists have developed a new test that can easily and quickly identify bacteria in any liquid, such as water, milk, or urine. This test uses a type of virus that only insects bacterial cells, ...

"I wanted to create a specially designed gadget that would enable the user to determine fresh leftovers from spoiled ...