Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3417-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.58579, -76.61943 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 2: Lake Ridge Point to Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 19, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 19, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 20, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 12100.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1.7 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 along the shoreline of many waterfront properties on Lansing Station Rd. Four reports of this bloom came in from various volunteers.