Puffer's Pond in Amherst, which was closed to swimming last week due to elevated levels of E.coli bacteria, has been reopened ...

If you were looking to take advantage of the nice weather today and go for a swim in springfield, you might need to make new ...

Authorities have issued advisories for two Cape Cod ponds, warning that pets should not be allowed to drink from or swim in the water. Humans can continue swimming in the ponds, but should stay ...

Kilcona Park off-leash dog area’s pond swimming with bacteria By Holly Alexandruk Global News Posted October 14, 2014 11:42 pm Updated October 15, 2014 8:11 am ...

When the pond water temperature falls below 5 – 7 Celsius, Koi and goldfish will gradually lapse into a semi-dormant state and remaining at the bottom of the pond.

For one, Berkvens said that what looks like a bacteria-ridden or feces-infested pond may in reality be primarily composed of dirt, mineral and non-disease causing organisms.

Collection of water for analyzing reef water microorganisms is routinely done in St. John, USVI, using a Niskin bottle, which can be closed underwater at the sampling location. Woods Hole, MA (May ...

The heat is gone and the rain is back, but several beaches across Massachusetts are closed on Thursday. Here's where the ...

Following a week of high heat and heavy rain, several Massachusetts beaches are closed on Friday. Here's where you can't swim ...

About 40 beaches in various cities and towns in Massachusetts are closed Saturday. A majority of the beaches were closed due to high bacteria levels, according to the state Department of Public Health ...