Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3470-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5392, -76.5886 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 6: Camp Comstock to Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 21, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 21, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 21, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudoanabaena | ||
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 48.8 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 6.85 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
boatslip and dock area