Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
21-3460-B6
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.63534, -76.6528 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| 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 | October 06, 2021 12:50 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 06, 2021 01:35 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 07, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 2820.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 483.0 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
Bloom located along the shoreline of multiple waterfront properties on Fire Lane 2 and Powers Rd. in King Ferry, NY.