Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
25-3419-B4
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.54074, -76.54951 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| 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 29, 2025 03:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 30, 2025 03:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 441.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 711.0 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: Salt Point Natural Area- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: 1/2 north along shoreline and into open water. Mostly calm, slight north breeze, clear water otherwise.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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