Harmful Algal Bloom Report

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: The HAB is contained in a very small area of the lake, limited from one to several neighboring properties.

When

Bloom Reported August 13, 2024 11:10 AM
Bloom Sampled August 13, 2024 11:20 AM
Microscopic Examination August 14, 2024

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

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
Water Temp
Air Temp