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
- Lovewell Lake (Reservoir), Jewell County (Added June 15)
- Pomona Lake, Osage County
- Webster Lake (Reservoir), Rooks County
- Wellington Lake, Sumner County
Watch
- Augusta Santa Fe Lake, Butler County
- Cedar Lake, Johnson County (Added June 15)
- Harvey County East Lake, Harvey County
- Lake Afton, Sedgwick County (Added June 15)
- Lake Parsons, Neosho County (Added June 15)
- Marion Lake (Reservoir), Marion County
- Mount Hope – Woodland Park Pond, Sedgwick County (Lowered June 15)
Lifted
- Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County (Lifted June 15)
- Milford Lake Zone A, Dickinson & Geary Counties (Lifted June 15)