Quick-growing blooms of bacteria and algae have long been a hazard in lakes and rivers, because of the toxins they produce. Fueled in part by agricultural runoff, these blooms are also threatening ...

Local health authorities and national organizations have declared advisories for certain parts of Lake Erie due to bacterial contamination. No need for vacationers to test the waters here, experts say ...

EAU CLAIRE (WKBT) -- Water advisories and beach closures continue in Eau Claire County as health officials warn of high bacteria levels and harmful algae blooms. Three Eau Claire County beaches are ...

LIFE THREATENING SYMPTOMS. WELL, NO SWIMMING ALLOWED AT COCHITUATE STATE PARK IN FRAMINGHAM. IT’S ONE OF THE MANY PONDS AND BEACHES CLOSED ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS DUE TO A HARMFUL BACTERIA BLOOM. YOU CAN ...

A Mamaroneck beach and a New Rochelle beach are closed until further notice after samples had elevated bacteria levels, the Westchester County Department of Health said Friday. June 16 and June 18 ...

The week’s almost over and temperatures are cooler, but several beaches across Massachusetts are closed off to visitors on Friday. Among the 56 beaches closed on Friday, most are closed due to high ...