Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
18-3404-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.88176, -76.7072 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 26, 2018 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 26, 2018 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 27, 2018 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 33.9 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 5.62 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
midway between Cayuga and Union Springs