Determination of Heavy Metal Pollution Levels in Bayramhacılı Dam Lake

Authors : Erkan Kalıpcı, Hüseyin Cüce, Mehmet Ali Dereli

Pages : 100-109

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, 11 potential toxic elements (PTEs) (Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Hg, Pb) levels were determined in Bayramhacılı reservoir located within the borders of Kayseri and Nevsehir provinces and a thematic distribution map of potential toxic elements was produced with Geographical Information System (GIS). The results obtained from the analysis of the samples taken from a total of 6 measurement stations in the wet (April) and dry period (July) were evaluated according to the relevant water quality regulations. As a result of the study; PTEs were listed in the following order according to the average concentration level in surface water: Mn > Zn > Fe > As > Al > Ni > Cr > Cu > Pb > Cd > Hg. Since the Arsenic concentration level of the pond surface water is higher than the limit value reported by the World Health Organisation, it is considered that it is not suitable for use as drinking water. It is recommended that awareness raising activities should be carried out for the protection of water resources of the people of the region and water quality monitoring studies should be continued in certain periods.
Keywords : Water pollution, Heavy metals, Surface water, Nevsehir