Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3458-B6
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.925513, -76.728776 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 01, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 01, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 01, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 95.9 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 45.9 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
Lakefront along Water Street in Cayuga, NY. Bloom was judged to continue north to the Mud Lock and south to Beacon Bay Marina