Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3407-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.750568, -76.702682 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 23, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 23, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 23, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 35.5 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 10.8 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: I also observed a bloom at the Inns of Aurora dock (Aurora Village Park) starting at about 30 feet from the shore.