Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3482-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7690344, -76.7682898 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 3: Deans Cove to Schuyler Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 09, 2025 02:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 09, 2025 02:00 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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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 Reports: Approximately 80 degrees F and partly cloudy when originally identified. There was a significant thunderstorm 48 hours ago. A huge volume of water ran through our property, from the numerous agricultural fields in the hill behind our road, into the lake. Part of western shoreline bloom event.
Weather
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