Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3476-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.670103, -76.711408 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 27, 2024 03:54 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 27, 2024 03:54 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 484.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1008.0 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: Along shore south of Wyers point. Extends approximately 30' into water
Weather
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