Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE3-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.90432, -76.72393 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized: The HAB is contained in a very small area of the lake, limited from one to several neighboring properties. |
When
| Bloom Reported | April 23, 2026 04:07 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | April 23, 2026 05:25 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | April 27, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
[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.
Bloom Description
Extremely early season HAB observed at the northern end of Cayuga Lake. The volunteer was able to collect a small sample for microscopy analysis. She noted that the bloom dispersed in approximately 1.5 hours from the time she observed it.
