Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3402-B4
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 Large Localized
When
Bloom Reported August 25, 2024 12:45 PM
Bloom Sampled August 25, 2024 12:50 PM
Microscopic Examination August 26, 2024 12:00 AM
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Microcystis
Bloom Chemistry
Total Chlorophyll a 140.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 71.7 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 reports: Presence of chopped lake weed on shoreline and floating nearby. Bright sunny day #2, calm waters

Weather
Weather Sunny
Wind speed 1-3 mph - Light air, direction of wind shown by smoke drift only
Wind direction Southwest
Water Temp
Air Temp