Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
23-3429-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.460072, -76.512405 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 1: Cass Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread or Lake-wide: The HAB is as far as you can see, and seems to affect the entire waterbody, or most or all of the shoreline. |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 26, 2023 04:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 26, 2023 04:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 27, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 29.9 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 4.7 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
Bloom Description
bloom observed from Discover Cayuga Lake's MV Teal, off the inlet