Harmful Algal Bloom Report

Bloom Code 24-3459-B1

Where

Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.854127, -76.704981
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park
County Cayuga
Extent Small Localized: The HAB is contained in a very small area of the lake, limited from one to several neighboring properties.

When

Bloom Reported July 01, 2024 02:30 AM
Bloom Sampled July 01, 2024 03:00 AM
Microscopic Examination July 02, 2024

What

Bloom Genera [1]

Microscopy Present Dominant
Dolichospermum
Microcystis

Bloom Chemistry

Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 5000.0 ug/L
Total Chlorophyll a 10400.0 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

Bloom Description

Several small, green paint areas at 4901 & 4903 Springport Cove Rd, Cayuga 13034

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