Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3431-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.48071, -76.53262 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 2: Cass Park to Glenwood Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 26, 2025 01:05 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 29, 2025 01:05 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
Volunteer reported: The lake was very calm, but 10 minutes later there was a strong wind from the north and the bloom dissipated.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | |
| Wind direction | |
| Water Temp | |
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