"If our lake is in danger, then our livelihood is in danger," said a local business owner who is raising funds and awareness.

Rising rural populations, drought and climate change are making water scarcity a problem in country townships—with more efficient handling of sewage system wastewater part of the solution.

AURORA, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife said on Saturday that they are advising people not to swim at Cherry Creek ...

A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches ...

Five beaches in King County have high levels of bacteria, according to the local health department. One has toxic algae.

Several popular swimming areas in Putnam County have been temporarily shut down due to harmful algae blooms and elevated ...

Several popular swimming areas in Putnam County have been temporarily shut down due to harmful algae blooms and elevated ...

At ETH Zurich, scientists from many different fields are working on something that seems straight out of science fiction.

As one of the busiest weekends on Wisconsin’s lakes approaches, experts are reminding boaters and swimmers that there’s more ...

A lab experiment that simulated Mars conditions showed that green algae can grow in plastic containers made from the same ...

"Algae-bacterial granule formation is a positive way for biofilms to form dense, fast-settling biomass and improve treated wastewater quality," says Mr. Butterworth.

Officials have closed off swimming at beaches in at least six states due to high bacteria levels. Here's where those closures ...