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
[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 |
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