How do you really know whether the water you're wading in, swimming or paddling in is safe? Should you even let your dog drink it? The risks make headlines every summer: bacteria from sewage or ...

Texans and other visitors looking to enjoy oceanside views may not be aware that bacteria could ruin their trip to the beach. Swimming at beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast is not recommended when ...

RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) — A water quality advisory has been issued for Simmons Park Beach after tests on Wednesday showed a high level of Enterococcus bacteria in the water. According to the Florida ...

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 ...

Going into the water in and around Delaware can provide some risks. While people are aware of the sharks in the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, jellyfish in those same waters and snakes in lakes, ...

Another swim area along the Jersey Shore received water quality warnings from New Jersey environmental officials on July 2. Heading into the holiday weekend, Baywyn Road Beach in Lower Township, Cape ...

Officials are advising the public to avoid all water-related activities at Crandon Park North and South Point Drive Beach (South Beach Park) due to the heightened presence of Enterococcus bacteria.

Each week, health department teams across Virginia take to local beaches to search for a culprit that could dampen a day of fun in the sun. Starting early in the morning, team members go beach by ...

Chronic wound infection is a major global public health issue, with Enterococcus faecalis among the most commonly isolated pathogens from such wounds. Neutrophils are short-lived immune cells critical ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Starting around the month of August, experts typically see fluctuations of bacteria levels across the Lowcountry. Experts said this time of year often brings high ...

Florida's beaches face various health risks, including bacteria, toxins, and amoebas, especially after heavy rains. The Florida Healthy Beaches Program tests water quality at select beaches from March ...