Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3405-B1
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.8211, -76.7079
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point
County Cayuga
Extent Widespread
When
Bloom Reported August 13, 2024 07:30 AM
Bloom Sampled August 13, 2024 09:30 AM
Microscopic Examination August 14, 2024 12:00 AM
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Dolichospermum
Microcystis
Bloom Chemistry
Total Chlorophyll a 11200.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 5180.0 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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description

Volunteer reports: Calm lake and full sun, first time since the heavy rain, concentration along shore but also lines observed at end of docks. Surveyed entire Farley's Point shore line; concentrations vary significantly with most in cove facing north

Weather
Weather Sunny
Wind speed 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically
Wind direction South
Water Temp
Air Temp