Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3402-B8
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.904357, -76.72408 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 26, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 26, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 27, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 0.136 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 66.7 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: lots and lots of chopped weeds in water. after 3 days of wind and rain it is dead calm currently