Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3400-B10
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.69059, -76.73652
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove
County Seneca
Extent Small Localized (few properties)
When
Bloom Reported October 09, 2024 09:26 AM
Bloom Sampled October 09, 2024 11:00 AM
Microscopic Examination October 11, 2024 12:00 AM
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Dolichospermum
Microcystis
Bloom Chemistry
Total Chlorophyll a 12516.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 6798.0 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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description

Volunteer Reports: Calm, clear water

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