Seasonal blue-green algae blooms have been detected at several lakes in Kansas, and state officials have issued advisories and warnings.

Public Health Warning: A Public Health Warning indicates that water conditions are unsafe and direct water contact (wading, skiing and swimming) is prohibited.

Kansas public waters currently under a “Warning” status:
LOGAN CITY LAKE, Phillips County
MARION RESERVOIR, Marion County
MEMORIAL PARK LAKE (Veteran’s Lake), Barton County

When a Warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
· Humans, pets and livestock do not drink lake water
· Water contact is prohibited. Avoid swimming, wading or other activities with full body contact of lake water
· Clean fish and rinse with clean water, consume only the fillet portion, and discard all other parts
· Do not allow pets to eat dried algae
· If lake water contacts skin or pet fur, wash with clean potable water as soon as possible
· Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation

Public Health Advisory: A Public Health Advisory indicates that a hazardous condition exists. Water activities like boating and fishing may be safe; however, direct contact with water (i.e., wading, swimming) is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock.

Kansas public waters currently under an “Advisory” status:
MILFORD LAKE (North of Farnum Creek), Geary County

When an Advisory is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
· Humans, pets, and livestock do not drink untreated lake water
· Clean fish and rinse with clean water, consume only the fillet portion, discarding other parts
· Do not eat or allow pets to eat dried algae
· If lake water comes in contact with skin or pet fur, wash with clean potable water as soon as possible
· Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation