Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE6-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7506109481868, -76.7023755847677 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized: The HAB is contained in a very small area of the lake, limited from one to several neighboring properties. |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 01, 2026 04:15 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 01, 2026 04:20 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 02, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 4.68 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 14.1 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
Bloom Description
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: Aurora Volunteer Fire Dept. Dock- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Very hot, 97F, and still. Bloom just beginning to form near shore. What looks like pollen is endemic close to shore.
