Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3401-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9261, -76.7411 |
| Segment | Open Water 1: Cayuga Lake North End |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 09, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 09, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 10, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 53.6 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1150.0 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 located all along the very northwestern shoreline of Cayuga Lake south of the railroad crossings. Reported to extend down to the shoreline of waterfront properties on Lower Lake Rd. in Seneca Falls as well.