More than half of U.S. beaches have fecal contaminated water that exceeds EPA standards. (Illustration: Oscar Duarte for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) When you visit the beach, it's understandable to ...

A LANARKSHIRE swimming pool has been forced to close for the weekend after an "accidental contamination". Blantyre Leisure Centre's facility, based on Glasgow Road, is now undergoing a deep clean ...

Someone pooped in the pool on a Royal Caribbean ship, launching an impressive response from crew members and a debate among ...

You may be surprised — not to mention grossed out — to know that bodily fluids like pee, poop, sweat and dirt mixing in with chlorine are the culprits, according to the U.S. Centres for Disease ...

But before you get your swimming bag ready, have you ever wondered about the diseases you can catch from a public pool? The June sun is upon us and it is the best time to hit the refreshing swimming ...

Are you wondering why our valley may not feel as welcoming or happy as in years past? If so, either as a local or a visitor, perhaps I can offer one explanation. Let me use the analogy of “pooping in ...

On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Pools and water parks are the perfect way to beat the heat, relax and have fun — especially as more activities are available amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But you ...