The pond at Neodesha’s Riverwalk remains under watch status for a harmful blue-green algae bloom.

The pond has been under the watch status from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for several weeks as city crews work to repair the fountain in the water. A Watch status means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water. During the watch status, 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.

Parsons Lake in Neosho County is was also added to the watch status list this week.