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
[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 |
