Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3477-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.53555, -76.54322 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 4: Myers Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 17, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 17, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 18, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2871.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1.25 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
right off the dock by Ladoga Park Road, south of Myers Point. Microscopic examination demonstrated an additional, unidentified cyanobacteria present in the sample.