Harmful Algal Bloom Report

Bloom Code 26-SE1-B4

Where

Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.617529619, -76.643040591
Segment Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point
County Tompkins
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 September 03, 2026 12:57 PM
Bloom Sampled
Microscopic Examination

Bloom Description

Volunteer reported: Very sparse with small accumulations of light green “flecks”. Only visible if closely approaching the water. First noted around 12:20 pm and persisting still around 1 pm. Light breeze, overcast. Intense rainfall the night before with over 1” of precipitation.