Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 22-3459-B2
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.8571, -76.70933
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park
County Cayuga
Extent Large Localized
When
Bloom Reported August 10, 2022 11:45 AM
Bloom Sampled August 10, 2022 12:15 PM
Microscopic Examination
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Bloom Chemistry
[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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description

No laboratory results available; Sample exceeded holding time; at least 8 lakefront properties along Backus Rd.

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