With the recent heatwave followed by heavy rain, the 'hidden' danger is making a strong comeback in lakes and ponds ...

Another notable closure is at Walden Pond State Reservation’s main beach. The beach will remain closed for the entirety of ...

State officials said that officials try to schedule follow-up tests within the next day when a closure takes place.

A new report reveals contaminated beach conditions in Washington, raising health concerns for summer visitors.

Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in Connecticut’s lakes, ponds and rivers. When they interact with hot temperatures, sunlight and high nutrient levels, it causes the ...

There are new signs at Parks Canada beaches along Prince Edward Island's North Shore advising visitors not to swim in three ...

New York beaches are tested regularly to determine the public's risk of coming in contact with waterborne diseases. See the latest updates.

If you’ve been on social media recently, chances are you’ve seen the viral “bucket of doom” technique that’s being widely ...

Blue-green algae, even in small quantities, can release toxins that affect a dog's liver and nervous system when ingested. Dogs may come into contact with these toxins by drinking contaminated water, ...

Symptoms usually appear within minutes to a few hours and may consist of vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive drooling, rapid ...

Dog owners are being urged to be cautious when walking their pooches by Scotland's beautiful lochs, thanks to the emergence ...