Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE4-B6
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.842832926, -76.697118431 |
| 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 31, 2026 11:45 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 31, 2026 11:49 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 31, 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: Water is fairly clear and calm, just ripples. Much watercraft activity. Today is "Lake Flu" day at the cove, popular party spot. Lots of people will be in the water.
