Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
18-3400-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5443, -76.5693 |
| Segment | Open Water 3: Cayuga Lake Mid-South |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 23, 2018 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 23, 2018 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 24, 2018 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 25.1 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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
500 meters south of Taughannock, 500m offshore