Investigation of Meriç-Ergene Basin Air Quality in Terms of Averages, Maximums, and Limit Values

Nuriye Garipağaoğlu

Makale detayları

Investigation of Meriç-Ergene Basin Air Quality in Terms of Averages, Maximums, and Limit Values

Yazarlar:

Nuriye Garipağaoğlu

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Türkiye Fiziki Coğrafyası | Çevresel Coğrafya | Çevresel Etki Değerlendirmesi

Dergi:

Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi Vol.29 Issue 52, pp.1-18

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336604

pISSN:

1302-7956

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Watersheds are spatial units where air pollution, along with other environmental issues, is observed. The Meriç-Ergene Basin, selected as the study area, encompasses a part of the industrial belt of the Marmara Region due to its status as an economic attraction center. This situation has led to an increase in population and transportation density, with anthropogenic pressures significantly contributing to the levels of atmospheric pollution in the region. The main sources of air pollution in the watershed generally include fuels used for domestic heating, industrial activities, and motor vehicles. The aim of this study is to statistically investigate the air quality levels in the Meriç-Ergene Basin, which, in addition to its high agricultural characteristics, is an area where agriculture-based industries and other industrial activities are heavily concentrated, based on various pollutants. In the watersheld, along with air pollutants from domestic heating sources, emissions from urban and industrial activities increase pollution levels, further exacerbated by unfavorable topographical and meteorological conditions. Air pollution in the watershed has reached levels that are detrimental to the entire ecosystem, impacting human health and other living organisms. The concentrations of particulate matter PM10 and sulfur dioxide SO2, which have been regularly monitored in the watershed, were analyzed in 10-year intervals from 1990 to 2020. In 2022, measurements of PM2.5, NO2, NO, NOx, and O3 were also included. Data from monitoring stations in Edirne, Karaağaç, Keşan, Kırklareli, Vize, Lüleburgaz, Tekirdağ, Çerkezköy, and Çorlu were utilized. In 2022, especially the concentrations of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides consistently exceeded the established limit values. This study is anticipated to support the management of air quality in the region by identifying the temporal variations of pollution levels.

 Watersheds are spatial units where air pollution, along with other environmental issues, is observed. The Meriç-Ergene Basin, selected as the study area, encompasses a part of the industrial belt of the Marmara Region due to its status as an economic attraction center. This situation has led to an increase in population and transportation density, with anthropogenic pressures significantly contributing to the levels of atmospheric pollution in the region. The main sources of air pollution in the watershed generally include fuels used for domestic heating, industrial activities, and motor vehicles. The aim of this study is to statistically investigate the air quality levels in the Meriç-Ergene Basin, which, in addition to its high agricultural characteristics, is an area where agriculture-based industries and other industrial activities are heavily concentrated, based on various pollutants. In the watersheld, along with air pollutants from domestic heating sources, emissions from urban and industrial activities increase pollution levels, further exacerbated by unfavorable topographical and meteorological conditions. Air pollution in the watershed has reached levels that are detrimental to the entire ecosystem, impacting human health and other living organisms. The concentrations of particulate matter PM10 and sulfur dioxide SO2, which have been regularly monitored in the watershed, were analyzed in 10-year intervals from 1990 to 2020. In 2022, measurements of PM2.5, NO2, NO, NOx, and O3 were also included. Data from monitoring stations in Edirne, Karaağaç, Keşan, Kırklareli, Vize, Lüleburgaz, Tekirdağ, Çerkezköy, and Çorlu were utilized. In 2022, especially the concentrations of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides consistently exceeded the established limit values. This study is anticipated to support the management of air quality in the region by identifying the temporal variations of pollution levels.

 Watersheds are spatial units where air pollution, along with other environmental issues, is observed. The Meriç-Ergene Basin, selected as the study area, encompasses a part of the industrial belt of the Marmara Region due to its status as an economic attraction center. This situation has led to an increase in population and transportation density, with anthropogenic pressures significantly contributing to the levels of atmospheric pollution in the region. The main sources of air pollution in the watershed generally include fuels used for domestic heating, industrial activities, and motor vehicles. The aim of this study is to statistically investigate the air quality levels in the Meriç-Ergene Basin, which, in addition to its high agricultural characteristics, is an area where agriculture-based industries and other industrial activities are heavily concentrated, based on various pollutants. In the watersheld, along with air pollutants from domestic heating sources, emissions from urban and industrial activities increase pollution levels, further exacerbated by unfavorable topographical and meteorological conditions. Air pollution in the watershed has reached levels that are detrimental to the entire ecosystem, impacting human health and other living organisms. The concentrations of particulate matter PM10 and sulfur dioxide SO2, which have been regularly monitored in the watershed, were analyzed in 10-year intervals from 1990 to 2020. In 2022, measurements of PM2.5, NO2, NO, NOx, and O3 were also included. Data from monitoring stations in Edirne, Karaağaç, Keşan, Kırklareli, Vize, Lüleburgaz, Tekirdağ, Çerkezköy, and Çorlu were utilized. In 2022, especially the concentrations of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides consistently exceeded the established limit values. This study is anticipated to support the management of air quality in the region by identifying the temporal variations of pollution levels.

 Havzalar diğer çevre sorunları ile birlikte hava kirliliğinin de görüldüğü mekânsal ünitelerdir. Çalışma alanı olarak seçilen Meriç-Ergene Havzası, ekonomik cazibe merkezi olması nedeniyle Marmara Bölgesi sanayi kuşağının bir bölümünü kapsamaktadır. Bu durum ise, nüfus ve ulaşım yoğunluğunu artırmış, beşerî baskılar atmosfer kirlilik seviyelerine önemli katkı yapmıştır. Havzada görülen hava kirliliğinin temel kaynakları arasında genel olarak evsel ısınma amaçlı tüketilen yakıtlar, sanayi faaliyetleri ve motorlu kara taşıtları bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, tarımsal niteliği yüksek olmasının yanı sıra başta tarıma bağlı sanayi ve diğer sanayi faaliyetlerinin yoğun olarak yapıldığı Meriç-Ergene Havzasında hava kalitesi seviyesinin çeşitli kirleticiler temelinde istatistiksel açıdan araştırılmasıdır. Havzada evsel ısınma kaynaklı hava kirleticileri ile birlikte, kentsel ve endüstriyel faaliyetlere bağlı emisyonlar kirlilik seviyesini yükseltmekte olup, olumsuz topografik ve meteorolojik koşullar da desteklemektedir. Havzada hava kirliliği, başta insan sağlığı olmak üzere, diğer canlılarla birlikte bütünüyle ekosisteme zarar verici boyutlara ulaşmıştır. Havzada ölçümü düzenli biçimde yapılan partiküler madde PM10 ve kükürt dioksit SO2 konsantrasyonları 1990 yılından itibaren 10 yıllık dönemler halinde, 2020 yılına kadar incelenmiş, bunlara 2022 yılında PM2,5, NO2, NO, NOx, O3 dâhil edilmiştir. Edirne, Karaağaç, Keşan, Kırklareli, Vize, Lüleburgaz, Tekirdağ, Çerkezköy ve Çorlu istasyonlarının verileri kullanılmıştır. 2022 yılında, özellikle partiküler madde ve azot oksit konsantrasyonları, genellikle sınır değerleri aşmıştır. Bu çalışmadan havzanın hava kalitesinin zamansal değişimi belirlenerek yönetimine katkı sağlaması beklenmektedir.

Makale detayları

Investigation of Meriç-Ergene Basin Air Quality in Terms of Averages, Maximums, and Limit Values

Yazarlar:

Nuriye Garipağaoğlu

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Türkiye Fiziki Coğrafyası | Çevresel Coğrafya | Çevresel Etki Değerlendirmesi

Dergi:

Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi Vol.29 Issue 52, pp.1-18

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336604

pISSN:

1302-7956

Meriç-Ergene Basin

air pollution

limit valuesMeriç-Ergene Havzası

hava kirliliği

sınır değerler

Sayı

Makale detayları

Investigation of Meriç-Ergene Basin Air Quality in Terms of Averages, Maximums, and Limit Values

Yazarlar: Nuriye Garipağaoğlu

Yayıncı: Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar: Türkiye Fiziki Coğrafyası | Çevresel Coğrafya | Çevresel Etki Değerlendirmesi

Dergi: Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi Vol.29 Issue 52, pp.1-18

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001336604

pISSN: 1302-7956

Meriç-Ergene Basin

air pollution

limit valuesMeriç-Ergene Havzası

hava kirliliği

sınır değerler

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Nuriye Garipağaoğlu

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Türkiye Fiziki Coğrafyası | Çevresel Coğrafya | Çevresel Etki Değerlendirmesi

Dergi:

Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi Vol.29 Issue 52, pp.1-18

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336604

pISSN:

1302-7956