Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3405-B7
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.8211, -76.70794
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point
County Cayuga
Extent Large Localized
When
Bloom Reported October 28, 2024
Bloom Sampled October 28, 2024
Microscopic Examination
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Bloom Chemistry
[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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description

Volunteer reports: narrow band along NW facing cove, SW facing shore near concrete dock. Calm day but cold, low in 30's overnight, daytime high mid 50's hazy sunshine