State health officials are now warning you to stay out of Hiawatha Lake in Brown County because of high levels of the toxic cyanobacteria, more commonly called ?blue-green algae.?
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) samples recreational bodies of water for the bacterium, and where appropriate, warns the public of conditions.
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According to the Kansas Division of Wildlife and Parks, when a lake is under an Advisory or Warning, marinas, lakeside businesses, and park camping facilities remain open for business, although swim beaches will be closed.
Park drinking water and showers are safe and not affected by the algae bloom. Also, it is safe to eat fish caught during a harmful blue-green algae outbreak, as long as consumers clean and rinse the fish with clean, potable water; consume only the fillet portion; and discard all other parts. People should also wash their hands with clean, potable water after handling fish taken from an affected lake.
WARNING: High levels of toxic blue-green algae have been detected. 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:
Central Park Lake, Shawnee County
Centralia Lake, Nemaha County
Chisholm Creek Park Lake North, Sedgwick County (Upgraded from Advisory)
Harvey County East Lake, Harvey County
Harvey County West Park Lake, Harvey County
Hiawatha Lake, Brown County (New)
Logan City Lake, Phillips County
Memorial/Veterans Lake ? Great Bend, Barton County
South Lake Park, Johnson 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
ADVISORY: Harmful blue-green algae have been detected. 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:
Brown County State Fishing Lake, Brown County
Deanna Rose Farmstead, Johnson County
McPherson County State Fishing Lake, McPherson 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
KDHE will continue to monitor these public waters and will update these statements as conditions warrant.
Source: http://www.stjosephpost.com/2012/08/31/hiawatha-lake-added-to-blue-green-algae-warning-list/
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