The Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact advisory for Kitsap Lake on Oct. 16 due to the presence of potentially toxic cyanobacteria.

Toxic cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae make humans sick and kill pets, fish, waterfowl and livestock.

The Kitsap Public Health District advises the public to:

• Avoid all contact with the lake water until further notice. This means no swimming, wading, or types of water play where water could be swallowed or get in the mouth, nose or eyes (especially in areas where the algae are concentrated).
• Avoid ingesting lake or stream water. If a resident draws lake water for drinking purposes, they are encouraged to drink bottled water until further notice.
• Limit access of pets and livestock to the lake.
• Avoid consuming fish caught during the algae bloom.
• Rinse boats and trailers thoroughly before going to another lake.

For more information go to http://www.kitsappublichealth.org/.