Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3400-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9172, -76.7297 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 01, 2019 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 01, 2019 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 05, 2019 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2028.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 500.0 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
along shoreline of park; microcystin toxin concentration was >500 µg/L