Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3444-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7317317318, -76.7646014 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 20, 2024 02:25 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 20, 2024 02:25 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 21, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 581.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 241.0 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: The bloom extends many miles north and south on the lake and out beyond the center of the lake. Density varies but a consistent bloom is visible across the entire area. Part of 9/20/24 NW quad shoreline widespread bloom
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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