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Public health advisories lifted for two Atchison Co lakes

By Greg Bebermeyer

09/26/2025

( file photo of blue-green algae )

(KAIR)--Public health advisories have been lifted for two Atchison County lakes.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, announced in a release Friday that Warnock Lake and Atchison City Lake #7 are no longer under advisories.

Both were placed under advisories earlier this month due to the presence of blue-green algae.

Four other local lakes remain under public health advisories. Atchison City Lake #9 remains under " warning" status, while the Atchison County Lake, Atchison State Fishing and Brown County's Mission Lake remain under "watch" status.

For lakes under “ warning” status, KDHE says direct contact with the water should be avoided. Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water. However, only the fillet portion should be consumed and all other parts discarded.

For lakes under " watch" status, KDHE says people are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets away from the water. Boating and fishing are safe. However, you should clean fish well with potable water and eat the fillet portion only

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