Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
25-3420-B1
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.536159, -76.544295 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 4: Myers Park |
| 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 11, 2025 08:20 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 11, 2025 08:20 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 13, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.43 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 51.2 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
2025 PRIORITY SITE, Zone #3420: Lansing Harbor- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reports: Thick, HAB and debris in corners of marina, lighter HAB near jet ski docks, clear near most of the slips. Mostly still water around docks in marina, thick with HAB, weeds, grass cuttings, twigs
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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