Here’s what experts said about whether water in the Ohio River near Cincinnati and the Northern Kentucky area is safe. Is the Ohio River near Cincinnati clean enough for Olympians? An emphatic ...

E.coli is nearly always present in public waterways like the Ohio River, usually because of animal feces. In areas with a combined sewer system, like Cincinnati, E.coli levels tend to spike right ...

A student-led research project at the University of Cincinnati found “concerningly high” levels of human E. coli in the soils ...

According to the advisory sent by both departments, people should avoid direct contact with the Licking between Banklick Creek to the confluence with the Ohio River. It also includes all of ...

CINCINNATI — It’s an age-old question: Is it safe to swim in the Ohio River? Experts say it can be, depending on when you go. “I wouldn't want to touch that water,” said Latosha Clark ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heavy rain and high temperatures are impacting the health of Ohio’s waterways. There are 29 warnings for high levels of bacteria. The main culprit: E. coli. On its ...

Cincinnati officials don't expect much harm from the chemicals flowing down the Ohio River from East Palestine ... started to meet with scientists and sign up for independent soil and water ...