(KNZA)---Four local lakes remain under public health advisories due to the presence of blue-green algae.

According to a joint release issued Friday by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Atchison City Lake #9 and the Atchison State Fishing Lake have been elevated to " warning" status.

The Atchison County Lake also remains under " warning" status, while Horton's Mission Lake in Brown County remains under " watch" status.

For lakes under “ warning” status, KDHE says direct contact with the water should be avoided. Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water. However, only the fillet portion should be consumed and all other parts discarded.

For lakes under " watch" status, KDHE says people are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets away from the water. Boating and fishing are safe. However, you should clean fish well with potable water and eat the fillet portion only