The season of Harmful Algae Blooms in North Jersey is approaching its peak with four beaches on two different lakes closed as of this week and several other potential areas being tested in the region.

Elevated bacteria levels prompted swimming advisories at Hampton Beach on several days in July. While the bacteria levels were mildly above acceptable limits, officials say it's not cause for serious ...

Labor Day weekend is the perfect time for one final beach day before admitting that summer has come to an end. But before you dip your toes in the sea, you might want to check how the water quality is ...

A portion of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that was closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels has reopened, according to the City of Virginia Beach. The closure, originally announced on Wednesday ...

The 25th Street bayfront beach in Barnegat Light was closed on August 20th due to high levels of fecal bacteria. Dog feces was observed at the 25th Street beach during water sample collection. Water ...

Health officials have lifted a water quality advisory for Bowditch Point Park on Fort Myers Beach. An earlier test showed fecal bacteria levels more than 28 times the safety threshold. The bacteria, ...