Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3491-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.57319, -76.64596 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 13, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 13, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 14, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 333.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 2329.0 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
South of the Spotted Sandpiper. Isolated green blooms in pockets along shore and docks that are protected from the wind. Surveyed the full area at 12 o'clock. No wind and sunny. Lots of pre bloom indicators in terms of green specs in the water and bubbles around the docks where small waves were lapping. By 2PM the specs had coalesced in quiescent locations. Walked about 50% of zone and blooms in every small protected location. Checked again at 2:30 PM and some had already dissipated. Water temp was 73 early in the day and around 75 at 2PM.Air temp 68