Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3473-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.62983, -76.68838 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 10, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 10, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 11, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 929.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 510.0 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: [HAB] at the mouth of lively run creek. The creek itself is not flowing so the lake water gets pushed up and sits there. Thus the bloom. Cool today.