Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3402-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.90414, -76.72426 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 08, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 08, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 08, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 6842.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1333.0 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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Bloom was first noticed mostly along the shore by decaying weed chop. Streamers were observed out past the dock. When it was collected, the lake was calm with lots of rotting algae