Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3458-B8
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9254, -76.7287 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 23, 2025 03:05 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 23, 2025 03:05 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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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
Volunteer Reports: 74F, cloudy and calm (3 mph wind from the NE). More than a half inch of rainfall last night and early this morning. The water has been extremely clear in preceding weeks with very little rainfall.
Weather
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