Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3451-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.843981, -76.735066 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 30, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 30, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 02, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Oscillatoria | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 223.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 92.6 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
Slight breeze from the north. Bloom did not extend more than 10-15 feet from shore but was along 3 properties totaling about 300 feet