Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SE6-B6
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.4713763107057, -76.5032578938444 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 6: East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| 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 | September 23, 2026 11:40 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 23, 2026 12:22 PM |
| Microscopic Examination |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
[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.
Bloom Description
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: East Shore Park- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: water clear except for HAB bits, air temp 66 degrees, clear and sunny
