20 July 2023
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Thousands of campers are expected to head to Lake Afton this weekend for Dam Jam, and Sedgwick County is warning people about blue-green algae.
A news release says Lake Afton is currently under a blue-green algae warning by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The warning prohibits swimming and other contact with the water.
Sedgwick County said in a news release it encourages anyone who plans to attend Dam Jam to stay informed and healthy.
The KDHE issues blue-green algae warnings when there is a harmful algae bloom that is expected or now present. The release says this is what the public needs to know:
Signage should be posted at all public access locations.
Water is unsafe for humans and animals.
Avoid all contact with water.
Inhalation of spray or aerosols may be harmful.
Do not let pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.
If fish are caught, clean well with potable water and eat fillet portions only.