Harmful Algal Bloom Report

Bloom Code 24-3459-B2

Where

Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.854225, -76.703914
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park
County Cayuga
Extent Widespread or Lake-wide: The HAB is as far as you can see, and seems to affect the entire waterbody, or most or all of the shoreline.

When

Bloom Reported July 23, 2024 12:20 PM
Bloom Sampled July 23, 2024 12:25 PM
Microscopic Examination July 23, 2024

What

Bloom Genera [1]

Microscopy Present Dominant
Dolichospermum
Microcystis

Bloom Chemistry

Total Chlorophyll a 8950.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 1104.0 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

Water is clear except for HAB along shorelines; All properties on Springport Cove Rd.; Some areas thick green paint and others defined strands.

Weather

Weather
Wind speed 4-7 mph - Light breeze, wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes moved by wind
Wind direction Northwest
Water Temp
Air Temp