Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3478-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.65543, -76.66253 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 29, 2025 05:25 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 29, 2025 05:25 PM |
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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: The HAB extended for more than a mile on Monday, and covered both the 3478 and 3492 zones. This location is in the middle of what I could see from the kayak. Lake was extremely calm with bright sunshine.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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| Wind direction | |
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