TOPEKA — As the temperatures go up, the state has issued a warning about algae blooms in Kansas lakes. The Kansas Eepartment of Health and Environment said blue-green algae can produce poisons that can make people and animals ill. KDHE doctor Robert Moser says if you plan to go to a lake, you should check KDHE’s algae Web site. Algae-related cases hit a record last year, he said. Algae are microscopic organisms that grow naturally in the ocean and fresh water, but under certain conditions and warmer weather, can grow rapidly and become a health risk. Most people exposed to the algae report “allergic” type reactions, such as intestinal problems, respiratory problems or skin irritations, he said. For the latest algae advisories and warnings around kansas, visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm. For more information about blue-green algae, visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm.
Wednesday, June 8, 1 p.m.
