Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3424-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.47502, -76.5063 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 06, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 06, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 07, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 73.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 13.4 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
shoreline just past last cottage on the lake; an additional bloom judged to be a continuation of this bloom was reported by another volunteer