Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
24-3473-B4
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.62994, -76.68831 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| 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 30, 2024 12:15 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 30, 2024 12:55 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 330.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 942.0 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
