KDHE: Blue-green algae warning for several lakes across KS
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued public health warnings for several Kansas lakes and ponds due to blue-green algae.
Health officials say direct contact with water (wading, skiing and swimming) is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock.
Lakes under a warning are not closed. Marinas, lakeside businesses and park camping facilities are open for business. If swim beaches are closed, it will be specifically noted.
• WARNING: Atchison County Park Lake, Atchison County
• WARNING: Atwood Township Lake, Rawlins County
• WARNING: Carbondale West Lake, Osage County
• WARNING: Central Park Lake, Shawnee County
• WARNING: Frazier Lake, Grant County
• WARNING: Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County
• WARNING: Lake Afton, Sedgwick County
• WARNING: Lake Scott State Park Lake, in Scott County
• WARNING: Lake Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County
• WARNING: Lakewood Park Lake, Saline County
• WARNING: Marais Des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn County
• WARNING: Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County
• WARNING: Melvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County, Closure – Visitor's can utilize Eisenhower State Park Swim Beach which sets on the main body of the lake, located north of the Main Lake.
• WARNING: Overbrook City Lake, Osage County
• WARNING: South Lake Park, Johnson County
• WARNING: Webster Lake, Rooks County – Beach is closed. Webster State Park remains open.
• WATCH: Cottonwood River South of Emporia, Lyon County
• WATCH: Hodgeman County State Fishing Lake, Hodgeman County
• WATCH: Mary's Lake, Douglas County
• WATCH: Melvern Lake, Osage County
• WATCH: Pomona Lake, Osage County
• WATCH: Rock Garden Pond, Gage Park, Shawnee County
• Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.
• Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.
• Water contact should be avoided.
• Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.
• Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.
• If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.
• Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.