Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SE6-B9
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.470951685841, -76.5034847451737 |
| 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 | October 23, 2026 01:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 23, 2026 01:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 27, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 184.0 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.
Bloom Description
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: East Shore Park- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: clear water with sparse particles; I could not tell where HAB ended but it was existent all along the shore line of the park
