Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE4-B11
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.841463, -76.696009 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| 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 | September 03, 2026 11:20 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 03, 2026 11:20 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 03, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1100.0 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 clear beyond the HABS, big storm/high winds and rain the previous might. Possible tornado in area, trees down in park.
