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(KNZA)--A public health advisory remains in place for two lakes in Brown County due to blue-green algae.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, announced Thursday in a news release that the Brown State Fishing Lake, northeast of Robinson, and Horton's Mission Lake remain under “ watch” status.
For lakes under “ watch” status, people are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keeps pets away from the water.
You should clean fish well with potable water and eat the fillet portion only.
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