State Issues Warning For 4 Lakes in Kansas
Associated Press - Fri 10:52 AM 05/18/2012
Toxic bloom sickened more than a dozen people in Kansas last year and killed at least five dogs
State officials have prohibited skiing, swimming and wading in four lakes because of concerns about high levels of toxic blue-green algae.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the warning Thursday for Memorial/Veterans Lake in Great Bend, Winfield City Lake, Marion Reservoir and Marion County Lake.
The state is also advising people to avoid contact with the Old Herington City Lake in Dickinson County, where lower levels of blue-green algae were detected.
Skin contact can cause allergic reactions. Ingesting the infected water can cause diarrhea, vomiting and even death. Animals can die from drinking too much water affected by the blooms.
The toxic bloom sickened more than a dozen people in Kansas last year and killed at least five dogs.
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KSSimNut
Friday 18 May 2012 14:18 Report this comment
So sad we are early in the season and already lakes are being tainted enough people cannot enjoy them.
getumgranny
Saturday 19 May 2012 15:14 Report this comment
I agree!! I hope people do not take their pets to the lakes this year, this is a dangerous enough situation for humans, let alone our 4 legged family members. I sure hope this doesn't last all summer!! :(