Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NW4-B3
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.845494877, -76.735102685 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| 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 | August 06, 2026 04:45 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 06, 2026 04:45 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 07, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 125.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 140.0 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: Town of Seneca Falls Water Treatment Plant- identified by Seneca County Health Department as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Warm humid day. Partly cloudy. Covered about 200 feet of shoreline with substantial HABs.
