Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
26-SW5-B2
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.519964867, -76.552020223 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 5: Camp Comstock |
| 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 | October 27, 2026 10:01 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 27, 2026 10:01 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 29, 2026 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 130.0 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: Camp Comstock- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. Volunteer reported: Thin band of bloom right along the shoreline which disappeared within 15 minutes. Water is extremely clear with light waves. Also there was foam lining the edge of shore, with more drifting in on waves, but it soon disappeared also.
