Several beaches across Massachusetts are closed on Sunday, July 20. There are 25 beaches closed, most due to high bacteria ...

Those looking to take a trip to the beach over the weekend may want to check to make sure it’s open.

High bacteria levels have shut down swimming at multiple beaches in at least six states ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Learn how you can plan ahead and not have your beach trip ruined.

PROVIDENCE – There was some good news for swimmers in the Ocean State with the recent release of data showing that beach closures were down dramatically this year from last year’s number, which was ...

Summertime in Panama City Beach usually draws thousands of families looking for a relaxing vacation. But this year, the ...

What bacteria in South Carolina ocean water cause beach closures? Here's what to know about water safety this summer.

New Jersey health officials closed a beach in Ocean County and issued swim advisories at 17 other locations along the Jersey ...

Health authorities temporarily closed Lake Horicon to swimmers on July 18 after persistently high levels of E. coli were ...

Beach closures and swimming advisories are common a few days after heavy rainfall for this reason. How climate change helps bacteria There are two ways climate change helps bacteria thrive in ...

Beach closures in Rhode Island were way down this year from last year, but it's hard to say why because water quality is influenced by many variables.

Fecal bacteria forces dozens of beach closures ahead of Fourth of July. E. coli or enterococci, which indicate fecal matter contaminating water, were detected at swim spots in New York state ...