Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
22-3450-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.83743, -76.73566 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread or Lake-wide: The HAB is as far as you can see, and seems to affect the entire waterbody, or most or all of the shoreline. |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 22, 2022 02:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 22, 2022 02:44 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 23, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2415.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 975.0 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
Bloom Description
widespread bloom spanning at least from Zone 3447 (near Flower Patch N Produce) north past the Red Jacket Yacht Club through Westfall Dr. 2 inches of rain in the last 24 hours, calm waters.
