Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3496-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.918305, -76.748122 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 7: Cayuga Lake State Park to Northern Marshes |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 14, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 14, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 16, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 202.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 118.0 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
Reported by community member, sample collected/reported by HABs Harrier