Nitrate And Pesticide Contamination InWater Supplies Of The Izmir Region

• DOI: 10.2495/wrm050291
• Publication Date: 2005-03-17
• Authors: Bikem Övez; Mithat Yüksel; Mehmet Sağlam
• Keywords: Endosulfan; Fenitrothion

We investigated the ground water quality of a typical agricultural area Agean Region, in Izmir Districts, concerning nitrate and pesticide pollution. Elevated concentrations drinking present potential risk to public health. The was sampled from wells that are used as local supply for irrigation farms. results indicate these areas has started be contaminated by because fertilizer use. At one location, maximum contamination levels pesticides were exceeded three (propargit, endosulfan, fenitrothion).