Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3419-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5408, -76.549178 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 18, 2025 03:15 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 18, 2025 03:15 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|
Bloom Chemistry
[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
2025 PRIORITY SITE: Salt Point Natural Area- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health Volunteer reported: Clear water outside of HAB, slight wind and waves. Very dense in some places and very clear 50 yds away.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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