Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SE3-B5
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5409734042206, -76.5493993382602 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| 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 | September 08, 2026 03:16 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 08, 2026 03:17 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 08, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1000.0 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: Salt Point Natural Area- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Very calm, sunny, all the way along the shore at Salt Point north shore is the HAB. First reported earlier in the day at 12:16 PM by another volunteer.
