Lake Afton monitored for blue-green algae
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sedgwick County, along with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, is monitoring Lake Afton for harmful levels of blue-green algae.
On April 4, the state issued this year’s first blue-green algae warning for Harvey County East Lake.
The county says the conditions at the lake do not warrant a public health advisory.
KDHE warns of blue-green algae at this Harvey Co. lake
A harmful algal bloom may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.
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