Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3406-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7574, -76.7057 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 24, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 24, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 24, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 100.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 15.0 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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
bloom extended from Inn of Aurora to Dean's Creek Mouth. It was not observed at the shoreline but evident at about 10-20 ft into the lake from the shore and was heaviest along the village; microcystin toxin concentration greater than 15 µg/L