I have a farm pond or own property adjacent to a private lake. Can KDHE sample & test it?

KDHE does not sample or provide laboratory analysis for private ponds. See our "How do I recognize an algal bloom?" page, which includes photos along with instructions on conducting a Jar Test (PDF) for a preliminary determination of whether a HAB may be present. Water samples for blue-green algae identification can be submitted to a private laboratory or the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. For more information, please contact KSVDL Client Care at 866-512-5650 or visit their website.

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1. How are private & public water bodies defined?
2. I have a farm pond or own property adjacent to a private lake. Can KDHE sample & test it?
3. I believe that one of my animals got sick or died from exposure to blue-green algae on a privately-owned waterbody. Whom do I contact?