Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3482-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.78307, -76.76784 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 3: Deans Cove to Schuyler Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 06, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 06, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 07, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1740.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 407.0 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
approximately 600 feet long and 80-100 feet deep along lakeshore - 7 properties affected. At 3:30pm, verified the bloom extended south of Ernsberger Rd. approximately 2 miles in length.