Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3458-B10
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9253, -76.7291 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 06, 2020 09:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 06, 2020 12:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 06, 2020 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 5060.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 500.0 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
along southern edge of shoreline at Cayuga Marina, out along docks and into the lake. Microcystin toxin concentration greater than 500 µg/L.
Weather
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