Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 24-3406-B7
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.78722, -76.7158
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point
County Cayuga
Extent Large Localized
When
Bloom Reported October 17, 2024 12:00 PM
Bloom Sampled October 17, 2024 03:00 PM
Microscopic Examination October 18, 2024 12:00 AM
What
Bloom Genera [1]
Microscopy Present Dominant
Dolichospermum
Microcystis
Bloom Chemistry
Total Chlorophyll a 78.1 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 51.8 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: Initial report made by community member/homeowner. Sample taken after initial bloom, wind increased resulting in reduced formation of bloom, second photo (extent) is at time of sample. First photo supplied by homeowner.

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