KDHE
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.
A harmful algal bloom may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water.
Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at kdhe.ks.gov/1163.
Active Advisories
Warning
- Harvey County East Lake, Harvey County
- Lake Afton, Sedgwick County
- Marion Lake (Reservoir), Marion County
- Webster Lake (Reservoir), Rooks County
Watch
- Augusta Santa Fe Lake, Butler County
- Dorner Park Lake, Sedgwick County
- Lovewell Lake (Reservoir), Jewell County (Lowered June 29)
- Strowbridge Reservoir (Carbondale East Lake), Osage County (Added June 29)
Lifted
- Cedar Lake, Johnson County (Lifted June 29)
- Lake Parsons, Neosho County (Lifted June 29)
- Wellington Lake, Sumner County (Lifted June 29)