Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
25-3410-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.718056, -76.708333 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 9: Long Point State Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized: The HAB is in a small area, but affects many properties, along a large segment of the shoreline, or in a specific region of the waterbody. |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 14, 2025 12:55 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 14, 2025 12:55 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 15, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 20.5 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 9.02 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
2025 PRIORITY SITE: Long Point State Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Nw winds of 5-8 mph made it difficult to observe. No hab conditions observed south of the long point
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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