Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3402-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.90134, -76.72169 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 13, 2024 05:07 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 13, 2024 05:07 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 19, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1390.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 730.0 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
The lake was reported to be vey calm. After receiving the report of this bloom, members of the public confirmed that the same bloom was extending as far north as Lower Lake Drive and as far South as Davis Point Rd.
Weather
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