Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3474-B6
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.8422, -76.69701
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park
County Cayuga
Extent Small Localized (few properties)
When
Bloom Reported September 28, 2024 12:20 PM
Bloom Sampled September 28, 2024 12:40 PM
Microscopic Examination November 30, 2024 12:00 AM
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Microcystis
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: Very dispersed with no obvious striations on the surface, but could see it just underneath. Located around boat launch and docks. Lab reports: Sample determined to be very sparse during microscopy. No further analysis conducted.

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Weather Sunny
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