Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3402-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.904357, -76.72408 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 28, 2024 04:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 28, 2024 04:55 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 29, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 47.1 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 3.66 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
Hot sunny day with little or no breeze, this has has been percolating for two days, finally got streamers today
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically |
| Wind direction | Southwest |
| Water Temp | |
| Air Temp |