Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3441-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.6644, -76.6983 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 10: Lively Run to Sheldrake Point |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 13, 2019 01:53 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 13, 2019 04:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 15, 2019 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 295.0 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
Weather
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