Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3402-B9
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 28, 2024 02:05 PM
Bloom Sampled September 28, 2024 02:05 PM
Microscopic Examination
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Bloom Chemistry
[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: bright sunshine, hot, still. LOTS of weed chop on surface and bottom near shoreline. No sample collected.

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