Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3458-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9255, -76.72856 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 20, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 20, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|
Bloom Chemistry
[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: Small inlet and extensive shoreline of village residential waterfront. Air 82F water temperature 77.5F. Very still water with no wind. Bright sun. We can’t see the extent of the bloom from our shoreline but we suspect it continues both north and south in our 2 mile zone. It’s at least a large localized bloom but possibly widespread.