Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE9-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7152089952667, -76.7079517733099 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 9: Long Point State Park |
| 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 08, 2026 03:03 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 08, 2026 03:03 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 09, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 3.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1040.0 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
Bloom Description
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: Long Point State Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: HAB was streaky and located within 1-3 feet of the shoreline when I first arrived. Over the next 20 minutes it developed into a denser/thicker bloom extending much farther out into the water. Only observed around the boat launch and docks, not at swimming beach.
