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Public health advisory lifted for Jackson Co Lake

By Greg Bebermeyer

08/08/2025

( file photo of blue-green algae )

(KNZA)--A public health advisory has been lifted for Elkhorn Lake in Jackson County.

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

An advisory had been issued for the lake last month due to the presence of blue-green algae.

Meanwhile, three Atchison County lakes remain under advisories.

The Atchison County Lake near Horton remains under a " warning" status, while Atchison City Lake #9 and the Atchison State Fishing Lake have been lowered 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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