Hydrogeochemical Characteristics of Develi Closed Basin (Kayseri-Turkey)( Am04032)

The Develi Closed Basin in Cenral Anatolia contains the Sultansazligi Marshes: a wetland area protected by the RAMSAR Convention. The aim of this study is to investigate groundwater pollution and groundwater quality of Develi Closed Basin. Groundwater samples were collected from the springs and wells at Develi Basin and analysed for chemical constituents. Based on the results; it is determined that concentrations of Na⁺-Mg²⁺-HCO₃^- are high at the groundwater of the north-eastern side of the basin and Ca⁺² and HCO₃^- concentrations are high at the groundwater of the southern side of the basin. Also there is nitrate pollution at the groundwater at some locations of Develi Closed Basin.