The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County is urging swimmers, surfers and others to avoid the water at a couple of spots along the coast due to health concerns. Water testing completed on Feb ...

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 ...

Going into the water in and around Delaware can provide some risks. While most aren't that dangerous, here's a look at some of the stuff floating in Delaware waters. According to the Delaware ...

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 ...

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued six water contact advisories this week after tests found high ...

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 ...

A new advisory is out to beachgoers in Volusia County after tests revealed elevated levels of possible fecal bacteria in the ...

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 ...

Enterococci bacteria are the bane of hospitals, causing thousands of multidrug-resistant infections in patients each year. Now, researchers have traced evidence of the bacteria's evolutionary history ...