Disease-carrying germs soar at beaches, popular swimming holes after heavy rains

Swimming after rainstorms can be the worst time to take a dip in a river, lake or the ocean because of rising, pathogen-laden ...

High bacteria levels trigger swim advisories at multiple Galveston beaches

Beachgoers heading to the Texas coast this weekend may want to check water quality conditions before taking a swim. Data from ...

Beachgoers react to RIDOH recommendations to avoid swimming in high-bacteria waters

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended staying out of the water at three beaches across the state.

RIDOH recommends closing three swimming areas due to high bacteria counts

TheRhode Island Department of Health said it recommended closing swimming areas at three beaches around the state due to high ...
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These Michigan beaches have high bacteria counts. How to check where you plan to swim

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Charlevoix, Allegan, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli ...