Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3459-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.854471, -76.705013 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 20, 2024 12:15 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 20, 2024 01:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 21, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2290.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 743.0 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: This bloom is a narrow curve into shore line that HABs and garbage are drawn to.
Weather
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