Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3460-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.63499, -76.65248 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 15, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 15, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 15, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 14.2 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
Shoreline, observed at the dock but throughout 1 mile of surveyed shoreline on Powers Rd. Murky water with some faint striations