Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
20-3400-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9426, -76.7379 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 7: Cayuga Lake State Park to Northern Marshes |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 07, 2020 06:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 07, 2020 06:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 09, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
[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.
Map
Bloom Description
Bloom located near the mouth of the Seneca River. Sample not tested for chlorophyll a or microcystin toxin.
