Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3459-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8573, -76.7099 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 30, 2020 11:15 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 30, 2020 11:15 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 30, 2020 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Aphanizomenon | ||
| Planktothrix |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1287.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 100.0 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
bloom located along multiple waterfront residences in Union Springs; microcystin toxin concentration greater than 100 µg/L
Weather
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