Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3475-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.916925, -76.729806 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 29, 2024 10:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 29, 2024 11:15 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 30, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 880.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 384.0 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
Volunteer Reports: Streaks were seen over the waters the entire length of the boardwalk area, however only at the beach area was it dense and chartreuse green.
Weather
| Weather | Cloudy |
| Wind speed | 1-3 mph - Light air, direction of wind shown by smoke drift only |
| Wind direction | West |
| Water Temp | |
| Air Temp |
