Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-NE2-B3
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.916448, -76.729585 |
| 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 | August 14, 2026 01:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 14, 2026 01:01 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 14, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2240.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1100.0 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: Large bloom along the entire length of the park and extending about 20 feet into the lake. In addition to Harris Park, HABs are present along the shoreline south of Harris Park.
