Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 25-3422-B1
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.50382, -76.51903
Segment Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park
County Tompkins
Extent Widespread
When
Bloom Reported July 10, 2025 10:00 AM
Bloom Sampled July 10, 2025 10:00 AM
Microscopic Examination
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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description

Community Member Reports: Calm water, sunny, slight breeze

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