Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3406-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7684, -76.711 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 03, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 03, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 04, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 614.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 319.0 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: Bloom ran from Levanna to the Wells College dock, possibly beyond, out to at least 100 ft off shore