Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3407-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.75, -76.702 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 30, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 30, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 01, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 0.239 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 347.0 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: This is the worst bloom I've seen at this location. The lake has been very calm today. Temperature in the mid-seventies.