Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3450-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8369, -76.7359 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 24, 2019 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 24, 2019 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 24, 2019 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 116.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 616.0 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
Bloom located near the mouth of Williamson Creek.