Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
26-NW6-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.90048, -76.749819 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 6: Cayuga Lake State Park |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | June 27, 2026 07:00 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: North side of the boat launch area. She noted that it is localized to a 30'x30' area. She also noted that the water appears much greener than usual (outside of the areas of filamentous algae).
Weather
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