Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3435-B28
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.54793, -76.59702 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 7: Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 31, 2025 10:04 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 31, 2025 10:04 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
Volunteer reported: One dead fish, floating weed, clear water, heavy rainfall the day/night before, located in the marina at Taughannock. Very small bloom, few clumps, all up against the bank of the marina.
Weather
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