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2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Determination of Metals in Water and Sediment Samples of the Sürmene River, Turkey
Authors : Nigar Alkan, Ali Alkan, Coşkun Erüz
Published in: Exergy for A Better Environment and Improved Sustainability 2
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
Metal pollution in the aquatic environment is among the priority environmental issues. The origin of the pollution in the rivers can be anthropogenic or natural. Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey contains important mineral deposits. The aim of this research is to determine the seasonal changes of physicochemical parameters and land-based metal levels in the Sürmene River, which is located in the eastern part of the Black Sea. Metal concentrations (Cr, Mn, Al, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Mo, Cd, Sb, Pb) were measured in water and sediment samples. It has been determined that dissolved Al, Mn and Zn concentrations in stream water are higher than 1 μg/L levels, while concentrations of other dissolved metals are lower. According to seasonal distributions, there are no statistical differences for Pb, Cd, Mo, As, Zn, Cu and Co concentrations. The concentrations of Al, Fe, Mn, Cr, Cu and Pb in sediment samples collected from Station 1 which is closer to the sea were found to be higher.