Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3494-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.482677, -76.533388 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 2: Cass Park to Glenwood Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 07, 2024 01:55 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 07, 2024 01:55 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 07, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Oscillatoria |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 796.0 ug/L |
| 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: The water in our private swim area is murky and there are foamy bubbles
Weather
| Weather | Rain within past three days |
| Wind speed | 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically |
| Wind direction | Southeast |
| Water Temp | |
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