Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3485-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5195084, -76.5515022 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 5: Camp Comstock |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 29, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 29, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 30, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 169.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 75.9 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: Lake mostly calm today. Overcast. Bloom highly localized and small. Parts of it disappeared soon after they were seen.