Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3482-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.77784, -76.76901 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 3: Deans Cove to Schuyler Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 13, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 13, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 14, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 431.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 151.0 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
entire length of Zone 3482 and Zone 3486, which together extend from Goose Watch Winery north to County Road 124