The effect of solarization on bacterial inactivation in sewage sludge was studied using thermotolerant coliforms, enterococci and Escherichia coli (E. coli) as the indicator organisms. Solarization significantly increased ...

Determination of metal risk levels in potable water and their effects on human health are vital in assessment of water resources. Risk assessment of metals to human health in a watershed, which has not been studied before, ...

Large-scale mining activities have a huge impact on the environment. Determination of the size of the effect and monitoring it is vital. In this study, risk assessment studies in mining areas and the effect of mining on ...

Effective groundwater monitoring and status assessment is vital in the management and protection of groundwater systems according to e.g., the European Groundwater Directive. This study determined metal concentrations in ...

A series of hybrid silicates containing iron oxides was synthesized by adding various amounts of iron into silica on the basis of using post precipitation mechanism from aqueous solutions in order to form hydrated iron ...

Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide biodiversity and buffer aquatic ecosystems. This study monitored the quality of surface water in the Efteni wetland system in Turkey, which is intertwined with the Melen River. ...