Researchers discovered that refillable jugs and everyday dispensers can contaminate drinking water, and only a small fraction ...

As people flock to communal pools, water parks, beaches and lakes to find relief from the summer heat, some may be unaware of the microscopic hazards lurking in these waters. An expert with Baylor ...

A lethal mix of sewage and drinking water in Indore's Bhagirathpura has claimed multiple lives and hospitalised hundreds.

Reusable water bottles can help you stay hydrated, but experts say not cleaning your water bottle regularly can expose you to some potentially harmful bacteria. Boston 25’s sister station met with ...

Chlorine has long been used as an effective way of removing microorganisms, including bacteria, from drinking water but it has been linked to health problems. In a new study, researchers looked at how ...

It's ironic that in places where drinking water needs to be checked for microbes the most, labs that can perform the analysis are least likely to be present. A new "lensless" device could help, as it ...

A sewage leak contaminated Indore’s drinking water with E. coli and faecal bacteria, triggering a deadly waterborne illness ...

Contaminated water with elevated levels of Legionella bacteria has been found in at least six federal government buildings open to the public, though the problem is likely more widespread, a new ...

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E. coli bacteria was found in the town's water system after a lab test on July 1 which poses a threat to health especially for those with weakened immune systems. Bacterial contamination can occur ...