Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3470-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5392, -76.58808 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 6: Camp Comstock to Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 13, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 13, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 13, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 73.3 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.15 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 observed near Taughannock Blvd along shoreline north of Willow Creek Point in Ulysses, NY. A couple of square feet of intense bloom and then more widespread sparse distribution of algae. Almost calm wind