Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
18-3400-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.583, -76.6363 |
| Segment | Open Water 3: Cayuga Lake Mid-South |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 14, 2018 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 14, 2018 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 17, 2018 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 742.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.15 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