Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
22-3474-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.84343, -76.69743 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| 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 01, 2022 04:35 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 01, 2022 04:40 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 02, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 362.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 117.0 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
Union Springs along Creamery Rd where the stream enters the lake