Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
25-3474-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.842995, -76.69708 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread or Lake-wide: The HAB is as far as you can see, and seems to affect the entire waterbody, or most or all of the shoreline. |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 01, 2025 04:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 01, 2025 04:07 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 02, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Oscillatoria |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1652.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2320.0 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
Bloom Description
2025 PRIORITY SITE, Zone #3474: Frontenac Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reports: located adjacent to the kayak launch/beach
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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