Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3402-B4
| 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 17, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 17, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 18, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 546.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 171.0 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
Private shoreline in a small bay along Lower Lake Rd. south of the Village of Cayuga