Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3431-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.48079, -76.53262 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 2: Cass Park to Glenwood Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 09, 2025 04:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 09, 2025 04:00 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
Volunteer Reports: Bloom extended into zone to the north. It was fairly calm with a gentle north wind. By 530 the Bloom had dissipated. Part of western shoreline bloom event.
Weather
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