Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3474-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.84358, -76.69749 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 14, 2022 03:55 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 14, 2022 04:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 16, 2022 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2112.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 804.0 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
along Creamery Rd. in Union Springs. Slight breeze. Mostly sunny, cool, about 63 degrees
Weather
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