Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE6-B7
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7504163017073, -76.7023590256349 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| 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 08, 2026 04:29 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 08, 2026 04:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 09, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 36.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 49.7 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: Aurora Volunteer Fire Dept. Dock- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Bloom is densest close to shore affecting multiple properties, does extend into deeper water
