Blue-green algae warnings have now been announced near Melvern Lake.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says Melvern Outlet River Pond and Swim Pond, both on the east side of Melvern Lake, are now in a warning until further notice. Both locations join Emporia State University’s King Lake, which has now been in a warning for just under a month.
Algae warnings are for confirmed or likely blooms, which create several toxins that can be harmful or deadly if the algae is consumed. Toxins can be eaten, inhaled or absorbed by skin contact, with symptoms including rash, headache, sore throat, diarrhea and fever.
Suspected algae-related health issues for humans and pets should be reported online at kdheks.gov/1163. More information, including a map, is available online at kdheks.gov/hab.
