Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3422-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.50514, -76.51818 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 20, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 20, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 21, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 12716.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.8 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
Bolton Point raw water pump station. Blooms judged to be an extension of this one were reported three additional times by various volunteers, spanning as far south as East Shore Park.