Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3432-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.496309, -76.539162 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 3: Glenwood Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 06, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 06, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 06, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 17.2 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
The bloom was almost unnoticeable, thus capturing pictures of it was difficult. The bloom was located on the shore near the dock that is directly in front of the bathrooms with the keypads on them.