Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3408-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.74509, -76.70094 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 7: Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 06, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 06, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 09, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 309.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 14.67 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