Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3478-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.635253, -76.652347 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 26, 2024 01:40 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 26, 2024 01:41 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 26, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 68.8 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 36.3 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: Blooms reported by neighbors along the entire shoreline of Powers Rd. This Harrier did not walk the entire route. Linear striations observed off of docks, extending out 100 feet.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically |
| Wind direction | Northwest |
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