Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SE6-B8
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.471419784, -76.503494519 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 6: East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| 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 | October 12, 2026 04:24 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 12, 2026 04:25 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 14, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 2500.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 5750.0 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: East Shore Park- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: [HAB observed] all along shore north to 1162 East Shore Drive and beyond
