Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3405-B2
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.82111, -76.70791
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point
County Cayuga
Extent Widespread
When
Bloom Reported August 22, 2024 10:00 AM
Bloom Sampled August 22, 2024 08:30 AM
Microscopic Examination August 23, 2024 12:00 AM
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Dolichospermum
Microcystis
Bloom Chemistry
Total Chlorophyll a 529.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 167.0 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 notes: The bloom was observed around most of Farley's Point at 10 am, concentrated mostly in the north cove. The wind increased and some dissipation of the bloom occurred prior to submission of the report at 10:50 am.

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