A new study finds that 'sunny day flooding,' which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters. While the elevated bacteria levels in the coastal waters tend to ...

Major storms are spreading industrial contaminants across entire neighborhoods, raising concerns about future well-being, especially in communities of color, according to new research from Rice ...

BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Evacuation levels in and around Burns are being lowered as the flood waters continue to recede, the Harney County Sheriff's Office announced Monday. Here's the full flooding ...

Unfortunately, following heavy rain and flooding of the vegetable garden your home-grown produce may not be so healthy for you. Flood waters many be contaminated by any combination of sewage, river or ...

What could be healthier than home-grown fruits and vegetables? Unfortunately, following heavy rain and flooding of the vegetable garden your home-grown produce may not be so healthy for you. Flood ...

BISMARCK - Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is advising farmers, ranchers, homeowners and other persons with pesticides or fertilizers to the necessary steps to prevent flood contamination of ...

Don't go near the water. Something is lurking there that you don't want to meet. No, it's not an alligator or a large snake. It's storm water that may be carrying who-knows-what from who-knows where.

LANCASTER, Ohio — A peek into Craig Bigham's Lancaster basement used to be a walk down memory lane. "[We had] decorations from when I was a small child, Christmas decorations that my mom had given me, ...

Health New Zealand has reported a spike in reported cases of vomiting and diarrhoea at the top of South Island, after recent flooding. The health agency said floodwater and silt could be contaminated ...

NEW DELHI: Cholera cases have spiked in the city, with around 250 cases this year. Health officials attribute this to unsafe drinking water and post-flood contamination. However, no deaths have been ...