Quality assessment of surface and groundwater in Solaklı Basin (Trabzon, Turkey).

The paper reports a study of the surface and ground water in Solaklı Basin, Trabzon, from an assessment of 33 sampling points. Many of the parameters analysed are only marginally acceptable as potable water, even though the samples were collected during the wet season. The highest concentrations of contaminants were found downstream of the centres of population. The results indicate regular monitoring is required and some measures should be taken to protect the limited resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]