Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
24-3406-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.783927, -76.71602 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| 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 | August 25, 2024 02:10 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 25, 2024 02:25 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 26, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis | ||
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 112.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 48.0 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
Bloom Description
Volunteer reports: Flat calm all morning. Lots of boat wakes keep things stirred up so streaks aren't really developed yet, situation is getting more pronounced.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically |
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