Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
13 th INTERNATIONAL ZEUGMA CONGRESS ON SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, Gaziantep, Türkiye, 24 Şubat - 26 Mart 2025, ss.497, (Özet Bildiri)
Wastewater treatment plants play a pivotal role in environmental sustainability, and as such, it is imperative to assess the impact of treated effluent on the marine ecosystem. In this study, concentrations of o-PO₄, NO2+NO3, and Si were identified in wastewater samples collected from a treatment plant in Rize to investigate the possible effects of wastewater discharge on the Black Sea's coastal water quality. These nutrients have the potential to induce eutrophication and deterioration of water quality, thereby exerting a substantial influence on the marine ecosystem. Elevated concentrations of phosphate (o-PO₄) and nitrite-nitrate (NO2+NO3) have been reported to induce algal proliferation and a consequent reduction in oxygen levels. These occurrences can lead to significant imbalances in the marine ecology. Nutrient measurements were conducted utilizing the SEAL XY-2 Sampler AA3 automated analyzer, manufactured by SEAL Analytics at the Trabzon Central Fisheries Research Institute. During the winter months, the o-PO₄ concentration was recorded at 39.16 ± 0.49 μM, the NO2+NO3 concentration at 42.46 ± 0.17 μM, and the Si concentration at 352.71 ± 2.01 μM. In the autumn months, the o-PO₄ concentration was measured at 37.90 ± 0.99 μM, the NO2+NO3 concentration at 53.96 ± 37.08 μM, and the Si concentration at 318.91 ± 0.77 μM. The findings indicate seasonal variations in water quality, with variable phosphate input and fluctuating nitritenitrate levels. Of particular concern are the elevated silicate concentrations observed in both seasons, which have the potential to disrupt the balance of phytoplankton and the ecosystem as a whole. Thus, monitoring wastewater outflow is crucial for environmental management, since high phosphate concentrations can induce algal blooms, resulting in oxygen deprivation and detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems. Efficient phosphorus removal is essential to prevent eutrophication and preserve water quality. The use of sophisticated treatment methods and ongoing monitoring systems is essential for the conservation of aquatic habitats.