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
- Cedar Lake, Johnson County (Elevated June 22)
- Harvey County East Lake, Harvey County (Elevated June 22)
- Lake Afton, Sedgwick County (Elevated June 22)
- Marion Lake (Reservoir), Marion County (Elevated June 22)
- Lovewell Lake (Reservoir), Jewell County (Elevated June 22)
- Webster Lake (Reservoir), Rooks County
- Wellington Lake, Sumner County
Watch
- Augusta Santa Fe Lake, Butler County
- Dorner Park Lake, Sedgwick County (Added June 22)
- Lake Parsons, Neosho County
Lifted
- Pomona Lake, Osage County (Lifted June 22)
- Mount Hope – Woodland Park Pond, Sedgwick County (Lifted June 22)