Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3400-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5318, -76.5343 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 15, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 15, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 15, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 18.5 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 2.1 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