Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE1-B4
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.946264, -76.733774 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris 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 | August 06, 2026 04:35 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 06, 2026 04:35 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 07, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 11.2 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 5.5 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: NYSDEC Mud Lock Boat Launch- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Very hard to see on the surface with the sun glare. I’d describe it has sparse and diffuse. But looking into the water column I could see speckling as deep as I could see.
