Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3474-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.84356, -76.69749 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 22, 2022 11:30 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 22, 2022 11:40 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 26, 2022 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1263.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 491.0 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
stream emptying into lake along shoreline near Creamery Rd in Union Springs
Weather
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