Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SE4-B4
Where |
|
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5357429710964, -76.5441358975158 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 4: Myers Park |
| 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 10, 2026 12:10 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 10, 2026 12:10 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 11, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| 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: Lansing Harbor- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: calm, protected, full sun
