Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3469-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8999, -76.7495 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 6: Cayuga Lake State Park |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 07, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 07, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 07, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis | ||
| Aphanizomenon |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 238.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 13.2 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
mid-lake and later at shoreline - sample collected at boat dock