Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3402-B7
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 September 20, 2024 01:35 PM
Bloom Sampled September 20, 2024 01:35 PM
Microscopic Examination September 21, 2024 12:00 AM
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Dolichospermum
Microcystis
Bloom Chemistry
Total Chlorophyll a 1368.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 888.0 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 reports: As soon as the fog lifted in the morning, the bloom started and then it intensified dramatically w/in 30 min. It dissipated and thinned out, but did not completely disappear, late in the afternoon. Part of 9/20/24 NW quad shoreline widespread bloom

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