Washing your clothing on high temperature cycles may not completely disinfect it, researchers have found, because washing ...

Wastewater surveillance is generally conducted at local, state and national population levels, but a study presented at SHEA ...

Global warming has made it easier for bacteria and other germs to contaminate the food supply, and this little-discussed ...

The latest warnings mean seven beaches from Pass Christian to Gulfport now have higher-than-normal bacteria levels, including ...

Despite advances in wastewater treatment, tiny plastic particles called microplastics are still slipping through, posing ...

We’ve all heard of dogs sniffing for bombs or drugs. But what about sniffing for bacteria? APR headed to south Alabama where ...

When water goes down the drain or is flushed down the toilet, where exactly does it go and what happens to the liquid?

New wastewater treatment facilities designed and built by Curio Water will help to clean bathing waters, as part of Severn ...

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality said the rules create a regulatory framework ensuring safe and reliable ...

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said on Wednesday that sewage has entered Saylor Creek in Ankeny. According to the ...

Its presence can suggest bacteria from from wastewater treatment plants, septic systems or boat sewage is also in the water. It is unclear what causes each advisory, but they often increase in ...