Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3424-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.4712, -76.503778 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 6: East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 01, 2025 10:08 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 01, 2025 10:08 AM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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Bloom Chemistry
[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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
2025 PRIORITY SITE, Zone #3424: East Shore Park- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. No sample collected. Reported by community member. Very light and sparse, but conditions consistent with HABs. Assigned volunteers checked later in the day, no HAB present. This is a priority site, but no sample was collected.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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