Microbiology lab media plates show E. coli bacteria growing on E. coli selective agar (pink) and blood agar (red). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

UC study finds dangerous E. coli levels in Burnet Woods after sewer overflow. Researchers and community advocates call for better public warnings and permanent solutions.

The students investigated E. coli levels in the soil at Burnet Woods Park after 'a combined sewer overflow event' late Wednesday, April 2 and into early Thursday, April 3.