Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3437-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.606508, -76.676568 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 23, 2024 02:20 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 23, 2024 02:20 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 24, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 17.7 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.35 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
Water temp near shore, 82F- bloom dissipated in 2 hours- bloom not evident a few hundred yards offshore.
Weather
| Weather | |
| Wind speed | 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically |
| Wind direction | North |
| Water Temp | |
| Air Temp |
