Why is all my plants and grass turning red ?

Question

not like fall red like blood red seriously its kind of creepy I'm sure its some kind of fungus being as we pretty much live in the middle of 3 cow pastures is it dangerous? could it contaminate my water? i don't want to let my kids drink it if its not safe!!!

Answer 1

There is a fungus known as red thread that attacks grasses.  It eventually turns the tips of grass blades red.  Its not dangerous unless you have allergies in which case it could cause minor problems for you but nothing major.