Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
20-3443-B3
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7142, -76.7504 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized: The HAB is contained in a very small area of the lake, limited from one to several neighboring properties. |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 21, 2020 01:25 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 21, 2020 01:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 27, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
[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.
Bloom Description
shoreline with cottages; area protected by a dock. Sample not tested for chlorophyll a and microcystin toxin.