Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3433-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.53091, -76.57037 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 6: Camp Comstock to Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 17, 2025 03:15 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 17, 2025 03:15 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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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
Community Member Reported: Calm, sunny, 78F. Very near shore. Green sheet just below surface. At Willow Creek Point on both sides of our dock, ours has the blue slide.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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