Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE2-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.918019814, -76.730194661 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris 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 | July 15, 2026 09:30 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 15, 2026 02:50 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 16, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis | ||
| Oscillatoria |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2180.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 950.0 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: Harris Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Streaks of HABs over wide spread area all long entire Harris Park shoreline, extending out 20 feet or more into the lake. Temperature air is about 83. Smog from Canadian fires has created an overcast effect. Winds are light, maybe 4 mph.
