Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3459-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.854953, -76.707369 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 03, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 03, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 04, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 92.4 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 35.6 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
Very localized around dock shore at a single property on Brackus Rd.