Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3405-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.820107, -76.709646 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 09, 2023 04:20 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 09, 2023 04:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 11, 2023 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 10850.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 4524.0 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
Sample collected from the south side of Farley's Point on Farley's Point Rd. Bloom was observed on both the north and south sides of Farley's Point, and the denser sample was taken for analysis.
Weather
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