More than 60% of beaches test positive for fecal contamination

More than 60% of beaches test positive for fecal contamination

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - If you're headed to a beach or lake this summer you could face health risks from contaminated waterways. Environment America is sounding the alarm about their new report that found dangerous levels of contamination in over half of coastal and Great Lakes beaches in the U.S., but they say Congress can enact changes to fix that.  Environment America Executive Director Lisa Frank shared headlines from the organization's new r…

Summer Sewage Spills & Swimming Advisories

On hot summer days, many people seek to cool off and have some fun at the nearest beach, lake, or river. But what happens when a refreshing dip becomes a health hazard? Across the country, sewage spills and overflows are forcing communities to issue swimming advisories that can turn a sunny day on the water into a public health concern.The Brockovich Report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, consider becoming a free or paid…