Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3402-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.90436, -76.72408 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 05, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 05, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 07, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2448.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 916.0 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 observed along shoreline near Lower Lake Drive and Manitau Rd. This bloom was judged to be a different bloom than 22-3475-B3 due to the different cyanobacteria species and density present.