The Corps of Engineers at Milford Lake have announced that the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) results from lake samples taken on Monday, July 10th have been received. Due to high blue green algae cell counts all zones of the reservoir, including Zones A, B and C are in a “Warning” status.

A “Warning” indicates that blue green algae is present at a level considered unsafe for people and animals. Contact with lake water should be avoided.

The designated swim beaches at the Corps of Engineers and Milford State Park will remain closed until next week’s test results are known. This does not prohibit swimming in other parts of the lake; lake goers are reminded to use caution.

Lake users are reminded that blue green algae may appear or disappear suddenly and move as the wind shifts; boaters should use caution and move to a clear portion of the lake.