Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3492-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.657, -76.663 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 05, 2022 11:35 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 05, 2022 11:35 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 05, 2022 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 94.9 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 15.1 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
40 feet off the shore at King Ferry Station where Clearview Rd. meets the lake
Weather
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