Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
24-3476-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.6701042, -76.7114089 |
| 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 05, 2024 09:30 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 05, 2024 09:30 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 05, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 6.11 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 85.6 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
Bloom Description
Foamy water. Very still, no wind.
Weather
| Weather | |
| Wind speed | 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically |
| Wind direction | |
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