Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3475-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.916902, -76.729789 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 13, 2024 11:10 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 13, 2024 11:20 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 14, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 788.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 191.0 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: Harris Park, Cayuga at the former Kayak Launch spot
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | 4-7 mph - Light breeze, wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes moved by wind |
| Wind direction | Northwest |
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