Swimming in rivers and lakes is booming, but heavy rain, sewage overflows and farm runoff can lead to disease outbreaks. Here's how to spot when the risks to health are highest.

Gather beside me, fellow Americans, here at the outlet of this combined sewer overflow. Join me in following the lead of our nation’s highest-ranking health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Step down ...

Furious swimmers in the millionaire's playground of Sandbanks were forced to cancel their weekly swim after sewage was dumped in the sea.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It may be hot out, but reconsider before jumping in one of Pittsburgh's rivers — the water may contain raw sewage. There are ...

The city takes pride in the tremendous progress it has made since the Standells sang ‘Dirty Water.’ But the job is not done. Emily Norton is the executive director of the Charles River Watershed ...

When you don’t believe in germ theory, the world is your oyster—or maybe your bathtub. Over the weekend, America’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shared pictures on social media of ...

SPRINGFIELD – Nearly everyone agrees bringing a triathlon with a signature name to Western Mass. was a good idea. Hotels fill for the weekend, restaurants bustle and the course itself is beautiful.

A Santas Against Sewage swimming event had to be called off due to sewage in the water prompting an onshore protest over pollution instead. Surfers Against Sewage Cornwall had planned the festive ...

The nor’easter slamming the Northeast has claimed one life, canceled events and flights and cut power to over 100,000 homes. Get to know the leading men's and women's contenders before the XTERRA ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD – Nearly everyone agrees bringing a triathlon with a signature name to Western Mass. was a good idea. Hotels fill for ...