Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3447-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.827, -76.7365 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 21, 2019 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 21, 2019 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 22, 2019 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 835.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 130.2 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