Harmful Algal Bloom Report

Bloom Code 24-3475-B4

Where

Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.91054, -76.72775
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park
County Cayuga
Extent Large Localized: The HAB is in a small area, but affects many properties, along a large segment of the shoreline, or in a specific region of the waterbody.

When

Bloom Reported September 10, 2024 10:20 AM
Bloom Sampled September 10, 2024 10:20 AM
Microscopic Examination September 10, 2024

What

Bloom Genera [1]

Microscopy Present Dominant
Microcystis

Bloom Chemistry

Total Chlorophyll a 1239.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 1007.0 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: this bloom ran about 650 feet along shoreline and was dense from shore out 3 - 4 feet.

Weather

Weather Rain within past three days
Wind speed 4-7 mph - Light breeze, wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes moved by wind
Wind direction Northwest
Water Temp
Air Temp