(KNZA)--A public health watch has been issued for a Holton lake due to the presence of blue-green algae.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, issued the advisory Friday for Elk Horn Lake in Rafters Park.

KDHE says people are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets away from the water.

You should clean fish well with potable water and eat the fillet portion only.

KDHE will continue to monitor the lake.