Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3451-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.84655, -76.73482 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 27, 2025 10:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 27, 2025 10:00 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
2025 PRIORITY SITE, Zone #3451: Town of Seneca Falls Water Treatment Plant- identified by Seneca County Health Department as a sample-collection site. No sample collected, reported by community member. They reported: The bloom has now dissipated, no action required. This is informational only, we had no blooms previous years, this our fourth in 2025.
Weather
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