Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3486-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.79466, -76.76557 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 3: Deans Cove to Schuyler Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 22, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 20, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 23, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 5929.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 2567.0 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
near county road 124, just south of Summerset Farms. Today we had several downpours. The previous Wed/Thurs we had violent thunderstorms so we were wondering if the HABs would start to kick up. High 80's and low 90's accompanied. The lake is extremely calm and very little breeze. This is the first HAB we have seen all summer here.