Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3470-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.539201, -76.588583 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 6: Camp Comstock to Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 09, 2025 11:15 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 09, 2025 11:15 AM |
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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
Volunteer Reports: Reported verbally by neighbors 1/4 mile north of us 75 degrees, cloudy, slight southern breeze. Part of western shoreline bloom event.
Weather
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