Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3405-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.821833, -76.705407 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 6: Cayuga Lake State Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 0.5 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 104.0 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: in Carr's cove and northwest facing cove. Lake is otherwise very clear, observations made at all points of the shoreline.