Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE4-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.842552, -76.696911 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized: The HAB is in a small area, but affects many properties, along a large segment of the shoreline, or in a specific region of the waterbody. |
When
| Bloom Reported | June 29, 2026 05:15 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | June 29, 2026 05:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | June 30, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Oscillatoria |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 274.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 617.0 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
Bloom Description
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: Frontenac Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Hot, 86 degrees, very sunny, slight breeze. Water covered with HABS.
