Harmful Algal Bloom Report

Bloom Code 24-3474-B2

Where

Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.843101, -76.697298
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park
County Cayuga
Extent Small Localized: The HAB is contained in a very small area of the lake, limited from one to several neighboring properties.

When

Bloom Reported August 28, 2024 12:10 PM
Bloom Sampled August 28, 2024 12:15 PM
Microscopic Examination August 30, 2024

What

Bloom Genera [1]

Microscopy Present Dominant
Microcystis

Bloom Chemistry

Total Chlorophyll a 352.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 151.0 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

Bloom Description

Volunteer reports: HAB observed at shoreline of right (north) side of park, near the railroad bridge. Sprinkling out, very light. 80 degrees.

Weather

Weather Raining
Wind speed 19-24 mph - Small trees in leaf begin to sway
Wind direction Southwest
Water Temp
Air Temp