The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued public health warnings for some Kansas lakes for the upcoming weekend and week. If a lake is under a public health warning for blue-green algae activities such as boating and fishing may be safe. However, direct contact with water, for example, wading, skiing, and swimming is strongly discouraged for people, pets, and livestock. The lakes currently under a public health advisory warning are:
Carbondale West Lake, Osage County, Marias Des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn County, Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County, Melvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County Beach Closure- visitors can utilize Eisenhower State Park Swim Beach, Overbrook City Lake, Osage County.
These Lakes are under a watch status: Melvern Lake, Osage County Lake, Osage County Beach Closure- visitors can utilize Eisenhower State Park Swim Beach, Pamina Lake, Osage County.
A closed or closure status indicates that conditions are extremely dangerous for humans and pets. Harmful algal toxins and cell counts are at dangerously high levels. Any kind of contact with the waterbody is prohibited.
