Blue-green Algae Back At Meade Lake

Toxic blue-green algae has been detected at Meade State Lake.

The Kansas Department of Health recommends the following precautions be taken:

· Do not drink the lake water.

· Avoid swimming, wading or other activities with full body contact of lake water.

· Clean fish well, consume only the fillet portion, and discard all other body parts.

· Keep pets from having contact with or drinking the water.

KDHE will continue to monitor the situations and rescind this warning as soon as conditions warrant. If the public has any questions or concerns, KDHE can be contacted during normal business hours at 866-865-3233.