Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE4-B7
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8423095, -76.696598 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized: The HAB is in a small area, but affects many properties, along a large segment of the shoreline, or in a specific region of the waterbody. |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 06, 2026 11:27 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 06, 2026 11:27 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 07, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 531.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 360.0 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: Frontenac Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: No boat traffic so far today. Nearly flat water, about75 degrees, mostly cloudy.
