Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3400-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.6301, -76.6872 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 13, 2019 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 13, 2019 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 15, 2019 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
[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
Sample was not tested for Chlorophyll a and microcystin toxin.