Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SE6-B5
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.4714486854507, -76.5039134747335 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 6: East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized: The HAB is contained in a very small area of the lake, limited from one to several neighboring properties. |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 16, 2026 12:20 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 16, 2026 12:20 PM |
| Microscopic Examination |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Oscillatoria | ||
| 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: Observed at ESP around the shoreline of the park, doesn’t extend far out into the water. Holding Time Exceeded, no chlorophyll-a or microcystin analysis.
