Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE4-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.84452, -76.698788 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: 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 | July 03, 2026 12:51 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 03, 2024 12:51 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 06, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 3300.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1100.0 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: 90 degrees, humid, windy, large waves but no white caps, mostly sunny. LOTS of boat traffic.....The additional picture here is the stream entering the lake at Frontenac Park. I do not take samples from here but thought it was interesting due to the two colors of HABS. It seems.
