Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3400-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.852798, -76.734286 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 5: Canoga Creek to Cayuga Lake State Park |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 13, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 13, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 13, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 823.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 394.0 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
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Volunteer reports: Recent hot weather, with water temp 82, yesterday it was 75