Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SW10-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.66625707, -76.69981165 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 10: Lively Run to Sheldrake Point |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized: The HAB is in a small area, but affects many properties, along a large segment of the shoreline, or in a specific region of the waterbody. |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 21, 2026 01:54 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 21, 2026 03:08 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 27, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 280.0 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
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: Sheldrake Point- identified by Seneca County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Community member reported: Murky water that is normally clear. At the shore and then out to about 60 ft and then goes the whole cove area. Volunteer reported and collected a sample the same day.
