Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3471-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.575833, -76.648333 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 27, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 27, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 126.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 0.379 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: It would not surprise me if this is not a HAB because it was not especially dark in color and appeared fairly transparent and not heavily concentrated. Observed next to shore on north side of dock at 9263 Hatch Rd.