Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3477-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.53505, -76.54059 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 14, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 14, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 14, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2860.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 531.0 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