Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3448-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.82705, -76.73651 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 07, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 07, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 08, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 6468.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 2978.0 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
approximately 1 mile of shoreline spanning from Canoga Shores Dr. in Seneca Falls north to Westfall Dr. Blooms judged to be continuations of this one were reported by three different volunteers.