Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3400-B6
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9174, -76.7301 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 20, 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 | 259.5 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 38.6 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
waterfront park with boardwalk and beach