Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3475-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.91845, -76.73022 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 07, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 07, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 07, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 790.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 253.0 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
Bloom began at the north near the kayak launch, near Harris Park in Village of Cayuga, and stretched all the way down to the beach. Most accumulations were at the beach and by the kayak launch, but streaking was seen along the shoreline between both areas