Comparative Analysis of Water Quality in Major Rivers of Türkiye Using Hydrochemical and Pollution Indices

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dc.authoridYavuz, Veysel S./0000-0002-5867-7677
dc.authoridSambito, Mariacrocetta/0000-0003-4277-8622
dc.authoridKartal, Veysi/0000-0003-4671-1281
dc.contributor.authorYavuz, Veysel Sueleyman
dc.contributor.authorKartal, Veysi
dc.contributor.authorSambito, Mariacrocetta
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-24T19:33:48Z
dc.date.available2024-12-24T19:33:48Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentSiirt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study provides a comprehensive analysis of the water quality in five major rivers in T & uuml;rkiye: Sakarya, Ye & scedil;il & imath;rmak, K & imath;z & imath;l & imath;rmak, Seyhan Rivers, and Ni & gbreve;de Creek. Utilizing hydrochemical diagrams and the River Pollution Index (RPI), we assess the temporal and spatial variations in water quality over the past three decades. The hydrochemical characteristics reveal a dominant calcium-bicarbonate (Ca-HCO3) type water, indicating strong geological control primarily influenced by carbonate weathering. Seasonal variations and anthropogenic influences, particularly agricultural runoff and industrial discharge, contribute to significant changes in ion concentrations, especially in the K & imath;z & imath;l & imath;rmak and Ye & scedil;il & imath;rmak Rivers. The RPI results classify these rivers as 'Severely polluted' to 'Moderately polluted', driven by high levels of suspended solids and biochemical oxygen demand. This study underscores the urgent need for tailored pollution control measures and sustainable water management practices in order to mitigate the impacts of anthropogenic activities and protect the ecological health of these vital water resources. The findings provide a robust framework for future research and policymaking to enhance water quality monitoring and management strategies in the region.
dc.description.sponsorshipEuropean Union Next-Generation EU; [D.D. 1243 2/8/2022]; [PE0000005]
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was carried out within the RETURN Extended Partnership and received funding from the European Union Next-Generation EU (National Recovery and Resilience Plan-NRRP, Mission 4, Component 2, Investment 1.3-D.D. 1243 2/8/2022, PE0000005).
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/w16182676
dc.identifier.issn2073-4441
dc.identifier.issue18
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85205117455
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/w16182676
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12604/8300
dc.identifier.volume16
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001323332400001
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMdpi
dc.relation.ispartofWater
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241222
dc.subjectwater quality
dc.subjectRiver Pollution Index
dc.subjecthydrochemical analysis
dc.subjectanthropogenic impact
dc.subjectwater management
dc.subjectseasonal variation
dc.subjectpollution control
dc.titleComparative Analysis of Water Quality in Major Rivers of Türkiye Using Hydrochemical and Pollution Indices
dc.typeArticle

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