Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SE7-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.466191144, -76.500584736 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 7: Stewart 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 30, 2026 09:40 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2026 |
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
Community member reported: First observed 9/29 and again today 9/30. Have not seen watercraft or people in water. Have not known about HAB in this area of lake before - have lived here for 10 years. Sample collected by community member for microscopy. No other analysis conducted.
