Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3450-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.83743, -76.73566 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 22, 2022 02:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 22, 2022 02:44 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 23, 2022 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2415.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 975.0 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
widespread bloom spanning at least from Zone 3447 (near Flower Patch N Produce) north past the Red Jacket Yacht Club through Westfall Dr. 2 inches of rain in the last 24 hours, calm waters.
Weather
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