The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday added Lone Star Lake to its watch advisory for blue-green algae blooms that may be harmful to humans and animals.

KDHE discourages swimming, wading and jet skiing near visible blooms. Pets and livestock should not drink from affected water. Watch recommendations also include:

• Avoid areas of algae accumulation.

• Do not let people or pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.

• Boating and fishing are safe; however, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals.

• Avoid direct contact with water and wash with clean water after any contact.

• Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.

If people or animals develop nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, irritated eyed, seizures, breathing problems or other unexplained illness after exposure to harmful algae, contact a doctor or veterinarian.

Signage will be posted at Lone Star Lake about the advisory. KDHE will retest the water in approximately two weeks and provide an update.

Advisories had also been issued for Clinton Lake earlier this summer, but those were lifted recently.

For a list of advisories, see KDHE’s website.