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Health advisories remain in place for 4 NE KS local lakes

By Greg Bebermeyer

07/27/2025

( file photo of blue-green algae )

(KNZA)--Public health advisories remain in place for four local northeast Kansas lakes due to the presence of blue-green algae.

That word came in a release Friday from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

The release says Atchison County Lake has been elevated from " watch" to "warning" status.

Also under " warning" status are Atchison City Lake #9 and the Atchison State Fishing Lake.

The release says Elkhorn Lake in Jackson County has been lowered from "warning" to " 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

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