Human health risks from direct consumption of toxic nanoplastics are already scary, but researchers have confirmed that nanoplastics in water give rise to an additional threat: They strengthen ...

Tiny plastic particles may be quietly reshaping microbial life in drinking water systems. Nanoplastics already raise fears because people can ingest them directly. Now scientists say these tiny partic ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A comprehensive review reveals how biofilms and poor maintenance can undermine filtration systems, ...

Reusable water bottles can help you stay hydrated, but how often are you washing yours? WSOC TV’s Erika Jackson met with Brittany Johnson, an assistant professor in UNC Charlotte’s biological sciences ...

MOHNTON, Pa. - Officials say test results of the water system at Berks County's South Campus have come back positive for legionella bacteria. The County of Berks was made aware Tuesday of preliminary ...

A large swath of southern San Luis Obispo County was ordered to boil its drinking water last week after bacteria was discovered in Lopez Lake’s water distribution pipeline. Residents of Arroyo Grande, ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Village of Bellevue has issued a boil water advisory after tests detected total coliform bacteria in the water system. Village Manager Nicole Roberts said the advisory will ...

BALTIMORE -- The clerk for the Baltimore City Circuit Court requested a water quality test Monday at three courthouses after recent reports of Legionella bacteria in water systems at two District ...

Beaches in several states across the country have been closed to swimmers over the last few days due to harmful levels of bacteria in the water. In Massachusetts, at least 37 beaches were closed as of ...