Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
25-3420-B3
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.53819, -76.54935 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 4: Myers Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| 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 | September 29, 2025 04:20 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 29, 2025 04:20 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 475.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 726.0 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
Bloom Description
2025 PRIORITY SITE: Lansing Harbor- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Spotty groups of HABs along the park's shoreline of Salmon Creek. Swimming area of park was clear, as was the shoreline of the Lansing Harbor.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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