Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3419-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5409, -76.549681 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 13, 2025 04:55 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 13, 2025 04:55 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|
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
Community member reported: It seems to be localized to this little cove. Pretty calm weather, cloudy day. 70F
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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