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Come on in, the water's fine ... Or is it? Beaches are among America's biggest natural attractions, with an estimated 400 million people visiting one each year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. Yet a new report suggests that the country's coastlines may hold hidden health hazards. Roughly half of U.S. beaches were found
A new government study estimates nearly half of the nation's tap water has at least one type of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," which may cause serious health issues. That's leading to renewed calls to eliminate these substances. The findings, issued this week by the U.S. ...
So far this summer, Minnesota has seen a lot of hot days, which means many people are soaking up the sun on boats, and in the coming years, watercraft operators will have to comply with new safety requirements. This year, Minnesota legislators approved a phased-in program, calling on boat operators to complete a water safety course and written test before obtaining a permit. Current rules only apply to those between the ages of 12 and 17. ...
In 2022, 363 beaches were potentially unsafe for swimming on at least one quarter of days tested, according to the 'Safe for Swimming?' report
Some 400 million people visit U.S. beaches each year — and many of them could be exposed to hazardous bacteria, says a new report on beach pollution from Environment America.