Investigation of anionic detergent and phosphate pollution in the coastal surface water of Gokceada

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the anionic detergent and phosphate pollution in the coastal area of Gokceada Island between December 2016 and November 2017. According to the results, the anionic detergent concentrations 0.020-0.051 mg/L and phosphate concentrations 0.008-0.451 mg/L were found between the values. The average concentrations of anionic detergent and phosphate in water samples collected from the island were evaluated according to Water Pollution and Control Regulation in water samples from Gokceada Island. The island waters were determined as I. class (uncontaminated water) in terms of anionic detergent parameter and II. class (less contaminated water) in terms of phosphate parameter.