Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3419-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5406, -76.5496 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 23, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 23, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 23, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 56.3 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
north shore from boat launch west 200 yds