Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3458-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.92532, -76.72872 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 13, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 14, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 14, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 7091.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1910.0 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
Small localized bloom along the residential shoreline of Water St. in the village of Cayuga. Conditions at this location have been very dry and warm. Harrier noted clearly visible pervasive streaks on the surface of the water and accumulation around the build-up pondweed in the small inlet between two waterfront residences.