Water

A Binghamton commission has voted to recommend that city council put a stop to the practice of adding fluoride to the public water supply.

One out of two drinking water samples tested positive for E. coli bacteria in the Village of Afton, indicating possible contamination with human or animal waste.

Algal Blooms can be identified in several ways.

Did you know that one of our New York State lakes is on the list of the 10 bluest lakes in the United States?

Please make a thorough check of your boat and camper/travel trailer/RV.

Is it a good idea to let a faucet drip during the winter months to help prevent your pipes from freezing?

On the surface (sorry for the pun), each lake in and bordering New York State looks just fine. But that's not exactly true.

Have you ever had a discussion (maybe a bit heated) about whether a body of water is considered a pond or a lake? Well, I have

Get this – the shallowest lake in New York’s Finger Lakes is only as deep as the average residential driveway is long!

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a cool aquarium that's, say, a bit closer to the Binghamton area? Well, your wish has been granted.

If you use a boat on our New York waterways, there are some things to keep in mind and perform that you may not be aware of.

Bring your fishing gear to one of the three Broome County Parks - Nathaniel Cole Park, Greenwood Park, or Dorchester Park and fish for free.

What does the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation mean when they ask the question: "Ever seen a tree blow bubbles?"

Here are a few tips to remember to keep you and others safe while swimming from the Red Cross.