Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE2-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.916262, -76.729722 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 2: Harris 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 | July 24, 2026 04:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 24, 2026 04:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 27, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 115.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 232.0 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
2026 PRIORITY ZONE: Harris Park- identified by Cayuga County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Sample collected. It was about 84 degrees air temperature, light winds, maybe 4mph. The HABS were visible at shoreline and out about 20 feet, and ran over 600 feet north to south.
