Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3431-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.48066, -76.53242 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 2: Cass Park to Glenwood Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 19, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 19, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 20, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Oscillatoria |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 4626.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1.01 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
Blooms judged to be continuations of this bloom were reported by 4 different volunteers between 11:15am 7/19/2022 and 9:15am 7/22/2022. On 7/22/2022 it was reported to be dissipating. Located along the shoreline of many properties on Taughannock Blvd. both north and south of zone 3430. Bloom reported to extend as far north as the Ithaca Yacht Club, and as far south as Cass Park. Streaking was seen out about 100 yards. Light wind from the North, Sunny, 85 degrees.