Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3400-B6
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5449, -76.5542 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 2: Lake Ridge Point to Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 25, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 25, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 25, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 12.1 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1.0 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