Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE4-B8
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.842147, -76.6962038 |
| 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 11, 2026 02:55 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 11, 2026 02:55 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 12, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Oscillatoria |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 720.0 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: Cloudy, all green. Muggy and 81 °. Breezy w/small white caps. Mostly sunny.
