Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3489-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.69531, -76.74064 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 23, 2025 08:42 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 23, 2025 08:42 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 26, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 720.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 455.0 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
2025 PRIORITY SITE: Thirsty Owl Wine Company- identified by Seneca County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer Reports: Looked like mostly south of the zone. Calm, 69 degrees
Weather
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