Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3435-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.547688, -76.603311 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 7: Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 09, 2025 09:11 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 09, 2025 09:11 AM |
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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
Community member reported: The suspected HAB is on publicly accessible land, no permission needed to access the location. Located on the north side of the park in the cove near the kayaks
Weather
| Weather | Cloudy |
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