Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3470-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5392, -76.58858 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 6: Camp Comstock to Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 06, 2021 02:15 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 06, 2021 02:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 07, 2021 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Woronochinia |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 8712.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1227.0 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
half mile south of Taughannock Park
Weather
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