Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3400-B11
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.88639, -76.70872
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park
County Cayuga
Extent Small Localized (few properties)
When
Bloom Reported October 17, 2024
Bloom Sampled October 17, 2024
Microscopic Examination
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Bloom Chemistry
[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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description

Reported by a member of the community. No sample collected, but photos consistent with the appearance of a HAB. 2 other HABs reported within several miles of this report on this date as well. Sunny day in the high 50s.