Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3419-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.540833, -76.549444 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 01, 2024 05:20 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 01, 2024 05:44 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 01, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 226.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.31 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
Volunteer reports: Salt point shoreline in cover near parking area. Calm water and not very concentrated.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | 1-3 mph - Light air, direction of wind shown by smoke drift only |
| Wind direction | North |
| Water Temp | |
| Air Temp |
