Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3475-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.91714, -76.72997 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 22, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 22, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 22, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 126.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 45.0 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
Hot and sunny, the bloom is mixed into the water from wave action and looks quite prevalent throughout the water column with streaks forming just below the surface. Some evidence of blooms beginning in the zone to the north also. Bloom observed at Harris Beach Park in the Village of Cayuga. Microcystin toxin concentration greater than 45 µg/L