water-quality

When feces enter drinking water, recreational water, or household supplies, they introduce pathogens that can cause immediate and serious illness. Fecal contamination typically...

Bacteria in Florida water is an ongoing environmental and public health topic driven by warm climate, frequent rainfall, and dense coastal development. This evergreen explainer...

Seeing pink in your sink, tub, or glass can be startling, but in most cases the color does not mean the water is toxic. Pink tones usually come from harmless bacteria, mineral i...