Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3459-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8538, -76.7068 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 05, 2019 11:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 05, 2019 04:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 09, 2019 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 9559.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 2200.0 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
Bloom widespread along the shoreline of Union Springs around Hibiscus and Howland Point. Bloom extends out into the lake.
Weather
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