Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3476-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.6701, -76.71129 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 19, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 19, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 19, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1348.0 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 observed on Wyers Point Road in Ovid, just south of The Cottage. Lake is fairly calm with gentle lapping. Bloom extended across 3 properties but did not go around point to the north. It remained about 10 feet from shore. This was day after first significant rain in weeks.