HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two area lakes remain under advisories for blue-green algae.
Marion County Lake is back under an algae watch while Marion Reservoir is still under an algae warning, which means all contact with the water should be avoided. So far, they are the only two area lakes to be affected by the green surface slime that comes to lakes in Kansas each summer.
All livestock and pets should be kept away from the water. The two lakes have been under the advisories for a month and, with the hot summer-type weather, no relief is in sight for the two popular lakes.
Exposure to blue-green algae during swimming, wading, and water-skiing can lead to rashes, skin, eye irritation, and effects such as nausea, stomach aches, and tingling in fingers and toes.
Visitors may fish at the lakes, but only the fillet portion should be consumed. The KDHE issues the algae advisories every Thursday during the summer months. No other lakes in the area are under any advisory at this time.
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