Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE2-B4
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9175463, -76.7299821 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread or Lake-wide: The HAB is as far as you can see, and seems to affect the entire waterbody, or most or all of the shoreline. |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 21, 2026 04:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 21, 2026 04:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 27, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 402.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 360.0 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: Frontenac Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: water was a bit murky, calm with little to no breeze. Temp around 78 degrees, 4:00 was official sample time, but I had been observing the HABs all day yesterday and today.
