Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3470-B2
| 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 | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 19, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 19, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 20, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Oscillatoria |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1643.0 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 was reported by 3 volunteers beginning at 9:15am 7/19/2022. It was located along the shoreline spanning from the swimming area in Taughannock Falls State Park south to Willow Creek Point