PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WMBF) - Beachgoers enjoyed the ocean water on Monday, but Sunday was a different story. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) found increased levels of ...

Heading to a Texas beach this summer? Pack your sunscreen, plenty of water, and before you hit the road, check your destination's fecal bacteria level to make sure the water is safe for swimming. The ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Headed to the beach to cool off this summer? The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has a way for you to check how much bacteria associated with fecal matter you could be exposed to.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Many locals and visitors might have the urge to play in coastal waters this weekend, but Charleston Waterkeeper highlights some spots to consider avoiding. The group notes ...

As thousands of revelers begin to descend on South Padre Island to celebrate Semana Santa, or Holy Week, some may be wondering if the waves are safe to swim in after reports that coastal waters ...

If the Labor Day weekend schedule involves hitting the beach in Jefferson County, a back-up plan might be warranted. On Tuesday, Jefferson County issued an advisory after elevated levels of the ...

JUPITER — Health officials have issued another no-swim advisory for Dubois Park in Jupiter, just days after they lifted a previous one. Tests on Monday, April 7, found high levels of enterococcus ...

Officials are advising the public to avoid all water-related activities at Crandon Park North and South Point Drive Beach (South Beach Park) due to the heightened presence of Enterococcus bacteria.

Manatee County health officials issued a swim advisory for Palma Sola South beach due to high levels of fecal bacteria. The beach has a history of elevated Enterococcus bacteria levels, ranking second ...