Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3458-B7
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9253, -76.7287 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 24, 2020 07:30 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 24, 2020 11:45 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 24, 2020 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Aphanizomenon |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 3923.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 500.0 ug/L |
[1] Genera - plural of genus, a category of classification in biology that ranks between the family level and the species level. Because there are many different species of bacteria that are difficult to distinguish, it is more useful to classify bacteria by genus rather than species.
[2] Microcystin
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
multiple residences' waterfronts, sampled from concentration at mouth of a small stream; microcystin toxin concentration greater than 500 µg/L
Weather
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