The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issues water contact advisories when bacteria levels are unsafe.

There are more benefits to washing laundry in cold water than you may realize. Thankfully, the days when dirty laundry was ...

A young woman has faced backlash for her “stupidity” after posting a video of herself diving into thick sea foam ...

This notice has been issued due to an electrical issue after severe thunderstorms, the Texas Commission on Environmental ...

Soft sand, cool water … and high levels of bacteria? Mississippi’s beaches are popular spots for spring break visitors, and ...

A group of scientists from the University of Oldenburg, Germany, has discovered how special bacteria in the ocean break down ...

The report shows trends in the region's concentrations of enterococci, a bacteria that is a fecal matter indicator.

Samples of water from the system around North Elementary and along Patton Boulevard late last week met and were consistent with water quality standards. The discovery of discolored water Wednesday at ...

The city of Battle Creek has issued a boil water advisory for some residents as it has shut down a portion of the water ...

The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease has been detected at the Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System, ...

Scientists are gaining new insights into how plankton supports life on Earth — just as climate change is changing everything.

The concept is simple. These bottles have built-in filters that tackle microplastics, bacteria and sediment. A filtered water bottle can also remove contaminants like lead, arsenic and pesticides.