Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
25-3489-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.69531, -76.74064 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread or Lake-wide: The HAB is as far as you can see, and seems to affect the entire waterbody, or most or all of the shoreline. |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 23, 2025 08:42 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 23, 2025 08:42 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 26, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 720.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 455.0 ug/L |
[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
Bloom Description
2025 PRIORITY SITE: Thirsty Owl Wine Company- identified by Seneca County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer Reports: Looked like mostly south of the zone. Calm, 69 degrees
