Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3402-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.90436, -76.72408 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 13, 2022 10:45 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 13, 2022 10:50 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 13, 2022 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 4110.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1418.0 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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Calm waters, no wind. Previous day was hot and windy. Bloom was dense near shoreline with streamers further out in the lake. Small bay along private shoreline south of the Village of Cayuga
Weather
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