Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3408-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.74491, -76.70091 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 7: Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 26, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 26, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 26, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 625.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 45.7 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
Wells College Boat Dock. A bloom judged to be an extension of this one and observed on 8/26/2021 at 1pm was reported by an additional volunteer