Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3475-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9167, -76.729722 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 02, 2025 04:40 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 02, 2025 05:20 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 03, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1836.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 4220.0 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
2025 PRIORITY SITE: Harris Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Running over 500 feet, full length of Harris Park shoreline .
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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