Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3435-B8
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.54507, -76.5958 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 7: Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 03, 2025 01:45 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 03, 2025 01:45 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|
Bloom Chemistry
[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
Observed by NYSP staff in swim area. Swim area closed 8/3, 8/4. Bloom cleared 8/4, post bloom sample brought to CSI for analysis.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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