Harmful Algal Bloom Report

Bloom Code 24-3444-B1

Where

Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.731974, -76.764592
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 August 29, 2024 01:15 PM
Bloom Sampled August 29, 2024 01:15 PM
Microscopic Examination August 30, 2024

What

Bloom Genera [1]

Microscopy Present Dominant
Microcystis

Bloom Chemistry

Total Chlorophyll a 113.0 ug/L
Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] 48.1 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

Bloom Description

Volunteer reports: Lake has been very calm all day. Slightly overcast conditions.

Weather

Weather Cloudy
Wind speed 1-3 mph - Light air, direction of wind shown by smoke drift only
Wind direction Southeast
Water Temp
Air Temp