Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3488-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.47559, -76.53052 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 2: Cass Park to Glenwood Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 07, 2024 01:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 07, 2024 01:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 07, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.15 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: Found along shoreline. Lab reports: very sparse sample, chlorophyll-a analysis not run (per SB).
Weather
| Weather | Rain within past three days |
| Wind speed | 4-7 mph - Light breeze, wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes moved by wind |
| Wind direction | East |
| Water Temp | |
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