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Health department reports first harmful algal bloom on Cayuga Lake at Harris Park
Summary
The Cayuga County Health Department reported the first confirmed harmful algal bloom of the season on Cayuga Lake near Harris Park; Medical Director Philip Gioia noted the lake’s north end warms earlier because it is shallower.
The Cayuga County Health Department notified the Board of Health April 28 that the first confirmed harmful algal bloom (HAB) of the season was identified on Cayuga Lake in the area of Harris Park. The notification was presented by Deputy Director Deanna Ryan.
Medical Director Dr. Philip Gioia said the north end of Cayuga Lake is shallower and tends to warm more quickly in spring, a condition that can contribute to earlier HAB development. The minutes record the identification and the medical director’s explanation; no additional mitigation actions or public advisories were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The board received the report as part of routine updates from environmental and clinical staff. The meeting record does not list subsequent board direction or a follow-up schedule for public notice in these minutes.
