Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3402-B3
| 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 | August 14, 2024 12:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 14, 2024 12:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 15, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 342.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 97.3 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: Weed harvester came this morning at 10:45 and we pitchforked weeds off the shore. I noticed the HABs forming at noon. Lake was clear until then. Warm sunny day.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | 1-3 mph - Light air, direction of wind shown by smoke drift only |
| Wind direction | Southwest |
| Water Temp | |
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