In this guide to septic systems, CR shares a detailed breakdown of the workings of a home septic system, with expert advice ...

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

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said Thursday tests had again discovered it in two places: Pass Christian ...

Marc Johnson of the University of Missouri explains why wastewater surveillance became a crucial tool in tracking COVID outbreaks.

Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that threatens our ability to prevent and treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. To better monitor the emergence and spread of resistance, ...

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

The field of wastewater treatment has seen significant technological advancements over the years, particularly in filtration ...

In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems. Now an interdisciplinary ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu said it has found elevated bacteria levels at the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Friday. Officials said a sample collected ...

A pair of environmental engineers at the National University of Singapore has found that many bacteria in common sewer water are able to detoxify tetrachloroethene. In their study published in the ...