Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SE3-B1
Where |
|
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.541027407, -76.549522781 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| 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 | July 07, 2026 01:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 07, 2026 04:18 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 08, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1640.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 4.1 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
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: Salt Point Natural Area- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Calm water hot humid out but clear water in other parts of salt point. HAB reported by several community members through out the afternoon.
