GALVESTON, Texas — Headed to the beach to cool off this summer? The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has a way for you to check how much bacteria associated with fecal matter you could be exposed to.

The health department issued a May 21 advisory for Enterococcus bacteria, which can be an indication of fecal pollution.

Tests completed on Thursday showed the bacteria levels exceeded the level that has been established by state guidelines.

There is an increased risk of illness for swimmers, and the advisory will continue until levels drop, the Florida Department ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A water quality advisory has been issued for Laguna Beach, Carl Gray Park and Beach Drive on ...

Beach destinations from coast to coast have been impacted by fecal contamination in the water Getty Families hitting the beach this Labor Day weekend may be impacted by beach closures due to fecal ...

As water lovers flock to the Lowcountry’s waterways this Memorial Day weekend and beyond, one group is working to make sure ...

Many locals and visitors might have the urge to play in coastal waters this holiday weekend, but Charleston Waterkeeper ...