Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3495-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.874722, -76.705278 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 14, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 14, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 15, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2024.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1288.0 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
out as far as 50 feet from multiple shorelines