Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3439-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.64139, -76.69289 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 10: Lively Run to Sheldrake Point |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 21, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 21, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 21, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Planktothrix |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 517.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 2.51 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
bloom located on the shoreline of waterfront properties on County Rd 153 in Interlaken