The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) samples recreational bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency is alerted to a potential algae bloom. When harmful algal blooms are present, KDHE, in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), responds by informing the public of these conditions.

Based upon sampling results and established health risk levels, the following warning is in place for Veteran’s Lake in Great Bend.

•Do not drink 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 parts

•Keep pets from having contact with or drinking lake water