Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE4-B4
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.842282704, -76.696566642 |
| 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 | July 23, 2026 05:25 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 23, 2026 05:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 24, 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
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: Frontenac Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: I was at my zone twice today and observed HABS both times. I had an errand to get to, so I came back later to collect a sample. It appeared to have gotten larger. Mild weather, 76 and mostly sunny. Light breeze.
