Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
24-3405-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| 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 or Lake-wide: The HAB is as far as you can see, and seems to affect the entire waterbody, or most or all of the shoreline. |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 22, 2024 10:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 22, 2024 08:30 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 23, 2024 |
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
[2] Microcystin
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.
