Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3419-B6
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.54094, -76.54945 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 29, 2025 01:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 29, 2025 05:45 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 30, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1045.0 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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
2025 PRIORITY SITE, Zone #3419: Salt Point Natural Area- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: open water HAB extending 1 mile north about 100 ft. off shore, streaking calm and clear, 50 degrees. There were more HABs along Myers Park, Salt Point and open water north of the point at 1:30pm but by 5:30 pm only specks in the open water and one concentrated area in the Salt Point cove were evident.
Weather
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