Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3485-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.51703, -76.55037 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 4: Glenwood Point to Crowbar Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 01, 2025 10:55 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 01, 2025 10:55 AM |
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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
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Volunteer reported: Bloom was in a small area sheltered from the wind with no wave action, under and around overhanging bushes. Very small bloom, mostly a very light layer of speckles scattered on the surface of the water
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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