Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3460-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.63386, -76.65244 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 20, 2021 11:20 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 20, 2021 11:20 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 21, 2021 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1540.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.15 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 near the shoreline, along the length of N Powers Road. This bloom was reported a second time by another volunteer.
Weather
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