Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3451-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.840842, -76.735722 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 10, 2024 01:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 10, 2024 01:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 11, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 186.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 323.0 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
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Volunteer reports: The bloom was limited surrounding a small barge that had come over from Hibiscus Harbor/Union Springs
Weather
| Weather | Rain within past three days |
| Wind speed | 1-3 mph - Light air, direction of wind shown by smoke drift only |
| Wind direction | West |
| Water Temp | |
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