Public Health Warnings Have Been Issued For These 12 Kansas Lakes
It’s in the middle of summer, and you know that means blue-green algae is starting to flare up, or is already taking over. Certain lakes across the state that have the right conditions have become a home for this slimy stuff, but did you know that it’s toxic to both humans and their furry companions? Kansas currently has 12 lakes that you’ll want to stay far, far away from for a while, all issued warnings by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Feel free to also visit their website (or save it in your Favorites) to keep updated on the state of the water at these lakes.



Atchison Co. Park Lake, Atchison County
Carbondale West Lake, Osage County
Frazier Lake, Grant County
Hodgeman County SFL, Hodgeman County
Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County
Lake Afton, Sedgwick County
Lake Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County
Melvern Outlet Pond and Melvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County (Melvern Lake itself it still safe.)
Marais Des Cygnes Wildlife Area Lake, Linn County
Perry Lake, Zone B (the Slough Creek arm), Jefferson County
South Park Lake, Johnson County
Webster Lake, Rooks County (with Beach Closure)
Remember that your health is more important than a day at your favorite lake. In addition, if you spot anything like this growing in a different lake, you should call the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at (785)-296-1664. If your plans included one of these lakes this summer, don’t fret- there’s plenty more things to do this summer that don’t involve getting into slimy, toxic water.