Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3482-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7827638, -76.7678821 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 3: Deans Cove to Schuyler Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 20, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 20, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 23, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2741.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1257.0 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: Centered on 4982 st rt 89 - extends at least 750 feet both north and south along lakeshore. Extends at least 100 feet into the lake. Part of 9/20/24 NW quad shoreline widespread bloom