This study aimed to examine Lake Iznik, one of the most significant water resources of the South Marmara Region, and the anthropogenic pollution types affecting the drainage basin and their possible effects. Lake Iznik, a water resource that is quite significant because of its geographical position, is polluted not only with the point and non-point sources of pollution around it, but also with the pollutants spread via highways which are linear pollutants. The fertilization and disinfection of agricultural lands are considered to be one of the most significant factors changing the trophic level of the lake. Biological diversity of the lake is examined in many studies, while the studies on water quality are limited. The decrease in the type and amount of the productions of the lake indicates to the increasing destruction of the ecological balance as a result of the water pollution
Other ID | JA86CP37UP |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | December 1, 2012 |
Published in Issue | Year 2012 Volume: 2 Issue: 3 |