Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3491-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.572927511527, -76.6452675669521 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 24, 2025 02:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 24, 2025 02:30 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
2025 PRIORITY SITE, Zone #3491: The Spotted Sandpiper- identified by Seneca County Health Department as a sample-collection site. No sample collected. Community Member Reports: Appears wind-blown against the shore, classic green paint appearance on the top of the water, easy winds from the SE.
Weather
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