Synoptic Monitoring Event on July 31, 2024
for Cayuga Lake under Base Flow conditions
Notes: Cayuga Lake near Mouth of Salmon Creek (CLMSC-1) & Middle of Lake Opposite Mouth of Salmon Creek (E) (CLMSC-3 Shallow) - Sample was collected at 2x Secchi depth due to incorrect Secchi depth measuremnt.
Cayuga Lake Monitoring Event Graph
This bar graph reports the raw data for each location that was sampled as part of the monitoring event conducted on this date. To view results for individual water quality indicators, click-off other indicators in the legend at the bottom of the graph.
Event Results
Scroll down to view the event results for each monitoring location.
| Location | Analyte | Value | Units | Remarks | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ithaca Sewage Outfall (IASTP) |
Turbidity | 6.0 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 44.6 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 22.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 434.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 6.91 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Secchi Depth | 2.0 | m | Field | ||
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 0.43 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total (as N) | 0.93 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 23.0 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Chloride | 51.9 | mg/L | Lab | ||
|
Cayuga Lake North of Myers Point (E) (CLMSC-2 Shallow) |
Turbidity | 3.25 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 24.0 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 26.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 429.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 23.5 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Secchi Depth | 2.0 | m | Field | ||
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 0.75 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 7.54 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Chloride | 56.2 | mg/L | Lab | ||
|
Cayuga Heights Sewage Outfall (CHSTP) |
Turbidity | 3.3 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 32.6 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 21.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 471.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 14.2 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Secchi Depth | 3.0 | m | Field | ||
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 1.85 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 5.83 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Chloride | 59.7 | mg/L | Lab | ||
|
Lake Source Cooling Outfall (LSC) |
Turbidity | 2.9 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 24.0 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 20.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 439.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 0.57 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Secchi Depth | 2.5 | m | Field | ||
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 0.77 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 6.22 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Chloride | 54.9 | mg/L | Lab | ||
|
Middle of Lake Opposite Mouth of Salmon Creek (H) (CLMSC-3 Deep) |
Turbidity | 0.55 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 9.78 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 6.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 455.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 7.22 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 1.18 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total (as N) | 0.125 | mg/L | non-detect | Lab | |
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Dissolved Oxygen | 10.8 | mg/L | Not certifiable | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 0.27 | ug/L | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chloride | 52.7 | mg/L | Lab | ||
|
Middle of Shallow Southern Shelf (Shelf Control) |
Turbidity | 1.5 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 12.8 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 20.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 437.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 0.57 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Secchi Depth | 3.5 | m | Field | ||
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 0.86 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total (as N) | 0.33 | mg/L | Estimate | Lab | |
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 4.68 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Chloride | 52.8 | mg/L | Lab | ||
|
Middle of Lake Opposite Mouth of Salmon Creek (E) (CLMSC-3 Shallow) |
Turbidity | 2.4 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 12.6 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 20.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 433.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 11.6 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Secchi Depth | 2.5 | m | Field | ||
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 0.8 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total (as N) | 0.26 | mg/L | Estimate | Lab | |
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 5.89 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Chloride | 51.7 | mg/L | Lab | ||
|
Cayuga Lake North of Myers Point (H) (CLMSC-2 Deep) |
Turbidity | 0.6 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 21.0 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 11.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 453.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 16.6 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 1.16 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Dissolved Oxygen | 10.9 | mg/L | Not certifiable | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 0.27 | ug/L | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chloride | 52.8 | mg/L | Lab | ||
|
Cayuga Lake near Mouth of Salmon Creek (CLMSC-1) |
Turbidity | 3.1 | NTU | Lab | |
| Total Phosphorus (as P) | 13.5 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Temperature | 26.0 | C | Field | ||
| Specific Conductance | 431.0 | uS/cm | Lab | ||
| Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (as P) | 12.5 | ug/L | Exceeded 15 min. holding time for filtration | Lab | |
| Secchi Depth | 2.25 | m | Field | ||
| Nitrate-+Nitrite-Nitrogen (as N) | 0.81 | mg/L | Lab | ||
| E. Coli | 5.0 | Colonies/100 ml | non-detect | Lab | |
| Chlorophyll | 6.88 | ug/L | Lab | ||
| Chloride | 53.5 | mg/L | Lab |