Investigation of Groundwater Pollution in a Protected Area in Turkey, The Göksu Delta

Authors : Zeynel DEMİREL, Olcay ÖZER, Zeynep ÖZPINAR

Pages : 17-27

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Publication Date : 2011-01-14

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :GÖksu Delta is an important wetland where the GÖksu River reaches the sea in the eastern part of the town of Tasucu-Ice1. The delta is classified as a Wetland of International Importance according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. Pollutants affect the surface and groundwater quality negatively. The intensively used fertilizers and pesticides contain not only N and P compounds, but also some heavy metals. The content of all pollutants were determined during four different seasons between 2006 and 2008, and with these data a Geographic Information System insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GIS); was constructed by using Map Info. The quarries and thematic maps show the polluted wells and aquifer places. From the photometric heavy metal analysis, it is inferred that the excess concentration of Fe, Ni, Mn, Mo and Cu at some locations is the cause of undesirable drinking water quality. The source of excess concentrations of various heavy metals is attributed to agricultural activities and fertilizers in the area. Keywords: GÖksu Delta, heavy metal pollution, GIS
Keywords : Göksu Delta, heavy metal pollution, GIS