Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3497-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.74379, -76.76741 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 09, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 09, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 11, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1650.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 843.0 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