Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3424-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.47396, -76.50576 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 28, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 28, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 28, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 0.83 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 64.4 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: Initially reported by community member. Sampled collected by HABs Program Coordinator. HAB contained mostly to one property, but did bleed under the dock to the next property to the south. It wasn't a very dense HAB and dissipated moments after the sample was collected.