Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3400-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.79855, -76.742741 |
| Segment | Open Water 2: Cayuga Lake Mid-North |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 05, 2025 03:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 07, 2025 05:39 PM |
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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
This bloom was observed by community members from their boat in the open water. The area received heavy rainfall on the preceding Thursday, and experienced full sunny skies and 85*F+ days in the days following.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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