Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3406-B8
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.787242, -76.716231 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 22, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 22, 2024 |
| 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
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Community member reported: It extended about 3 feet from shoreline in the large clump. Algae granules could be seen floating in water up to 40 feet away from shore.