Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3478-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.634982, -76.6521 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 29, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 29, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 0.384 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 13.7 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: Water next to shore looked clear. Blooms started about 10 ft offshore and extended west for at least 50 feet.