Determining the Sediment Quality of Yağlıdere Stream (Giresun)

Authors

  • Arzu Aydın Uncumusaoğlu Department of Environmental Engineering, Giresun University, 28200 Giresun
  • Cengiz Mutlu Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, Giresun University,28200 Giresun
  • İlhami Kayış Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, Giresun University,28200 Giresun

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i12.1221-1227.1050

Keywords:

Sediment, Pollution, Geo-accumulation Index, Yağlıdere Stream

Abstract

Sediments in aquatic systems are often contaminated by various pollutants originating from the sources such as industrial and agricultural discharges, municipal wastewater treatment plants, and storm water. These effects lead to the need to develop sediment quality objectives regarding the protection of aquatic ecosystems and human health. In this study, the sediment samples were collected from five sampling sites and then analyzed in order to identify the concentrations of certain metals (As, Se, Ag, Cd, Na, and K), the levels of pH, conductivity, water content (%) and organic matter (%) in the Yağlıdere Stream. Finally, Geo-accumulation index values calculated based on the estimations regarding the background trace element concentrations suggested the anthropogenic influences in most of the samples. In conclusion, it was observed that K, Na, As, and Se dominantly accumulated in the study area. These metals may have a negative impact on the research area and create an environmental risk.

Author Biography

Arzu Aydın Uncumusaoğlu, Department of Environmental Engineering, Giresun University, 28200 Giresun

Çevre Mühendisliği PhD

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Published

18.12.2016

How to Cite

Aydın Uncumusaoğlu, A., Mutlu, C., & Kayış, İlhami. (2016). Determining the Sediment Quality of Yağlıdere Stream (Giresun). Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 4(12), 1221–1227. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i12.1221-1227.1050

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Agriculture and Environment