Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3406-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.783927, -76.71602 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 25, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 25, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 112.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 48.0 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: Flat calm all morning. Lots of boat wakes keep things stirred up so streaks aren't really developed yet, situation is getting more pronounced.