Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SW5-B1
Where |
|
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5199299974996, -76.5515675154408 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 5: Camp Comstock |
| 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 02:32 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 30, 2026 02:34 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 02, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1.0 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: Camp Comstock- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Very thin powdery scattering on surface and a couple of inches below.
