The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a lake advisory for the swim beach at Eureka Lake north of Eureka, due to elevated E. coli bacteria levels in the water.

Residents are advised to avoid contact with the water at this location until further notice. Children and pets should not enter the lake during the advisory period.

This advisory was issued on May 29 and is separate from any harmful algal bloom advisory status.

The source of the elevated bacteria is currently under investigation. KDHE will lift the advisory once follow-up testing confirms the water is safe for recreational contact.