ShoreRivers has brought back its annual Swimmable ShoreRivers bacteria testing program for this year's summer season to test the safety of swimming hotspots. As part of the program, the organization ...

Over a month since the start of a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River, D.C. announced Friday it will start testing the city’s two main rivers for bacteria more frequently. The sewage spill was ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After historic ...

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 ...

Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria, suggesting that the criteria for ...

In an intriguing series of TikTok clips that have amassed a staggering 5.7 million views, microbiologist Tim (@whatmightgrow) embarks on a scientific exploration of fast-food water. This viral series ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — After historic flooding rocked parts of North Carolina last week, health officials are warning swimmers to stay out of some state rivers. Heavy rains from last week's storms led to ...

Live bacteria from the digestive system can travel directly into the brain when the intestinal barrier is weakened. This ...

The cost to remediate and prevent Legionella bacteria is mostly for faucet and drinking fountain filters at Oakland County's Pontiac campus.

Oakland County says filters are being installed in the boys' secure detention building and the school building.