Melbourne is temporarily switching its water disinfectant to free chlorine from Jan. 5 to Jan. 26. While the water remains safe to drink, residents may notice a temporary chlorine taste or odor.

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Swimmers set to brave the icy waters of the Irish Sea and North Atlantic Ocean to mark the start of 2026 should be aware of the potential dangers involved, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution ...

Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind Marta Hill - Freelance contributor The Polar Bear Swim in ...

Hamilton County residents can start off the new year by immersing themselves in a cold lake thanks to a new program from Great Parks of Hamilton County. The park system is organizing cold water ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bitter cold temperatures across central Ohio are creating challenges for Aqua Ohio, as some Marion residents report foul-smelling tap water. Temperatures have dropped into the single ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Overnight temperatures in the Upstate are expected to dip below freezing. As residents experience the colder weather, Spartanburg Water has some important tips to keep your ...

A blast of freezing air is expected in Alabama and much of the Southeast through Monday and into the early part of the week. Overnight temperatures are expected to be the coldest of the season, ...

FIVE LOCATIONS. MEANTIME, ON THE NORTH SHORE, PEOPLE LIVING THERE ARE PREPPING RIGHT NOW AS WELL. WDSU REPORTER JASMINE FRANKLIN HAS A LOOK AT THE MEASURES THAT THEY’RE TAKING TO PROTECT THEIR PIPES.

Mississippi is expecting freezing temperatures with lows in the teens and 20s. The World Health Organization recommends a minimum indoor temperature of 68 degrees for vulnerable individuals. To ...

Stepping into cold water activates ancient survival mechanisms that transform your body into a calorie-burning furnace for hours after you’ve toweled off. The metabolic boost from brief cold exposure ...