Comprehensive Surface Water Quality Appraisal of Divanbaşı Pond (Samsun) Using National and International Standards
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https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v13is2.3624-3632.8239Keywords:
Divanbaşı Pond, water quality assessment, irrigation water quality, Physicochemical Parameters , Environmental monitoringAbstract
This study aims to assess the water quality of the Divanbaşı Pond and evaluate its suitability for irrigation. Monthly water samples were collected from four stations between June 2023 and May 2024. Seventeen physicochemical parameters were analyzed in accordance with the thresholds defined by the Surface Water Quality Regulation of Türkiye (SWQR) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Drinking Water Standards. Furthermore, the pond’s water quality was evaluated using several irrigation-related indices, including the Water Quality Index (WQI), Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Sodium Percentage (Na%), Magnesium Hazard (MH), Kelley Ratio (KR), and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC). The mean values recorded were 40.01 for WQI, 1.39 for SAR, 32.79% for Na%, 53.07 for MH, 0.47 for KR, and –4.60 for RSC. Overall, the findings suggest that the Divanbaşı Pond is generally suitable for irrigation purposes; however, the potential accumulation of Mg²⁺ should be monitored.
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