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Thermal springs can harbor a variety of thermophilic bacteria and pose chemical risks, particularly in areas with inadequate environmental control. In this study, microbial diversity and chemical contamination were simultaneously investigated in a thermal water source in Çakmak Village, Kars Province. Grazing animals have direct access to untreated water. Key thermophilic bacteria were identified using a combination of morphological, biochemical and molecular techniques. Chemical analyses revealed ammonium (2.96 mg/L), nitrate (61.017 mg/L), iron (0.55 mg/L), and lead (1.81 mg/L) levels that were well above the World Health Organization's drinking water limits. Statistical and sensitivity analyses confirmed the reliability of these findings. The presence of heavy metal-resistant bacteria indicates that the microbes have adapted. This is the first study in the region to address microbial and chemical risks in ... |
Anahtar Kelimeler |
Makale Türü | Özgün Makale |
Makale Alt Türü | SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale |
Dergi Adı | Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering |
Dergi ISSN | 2213-3437 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi |
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | SCOPUS |
Dergi Grubu | Q1 |
Makale Dili | İngilizce |
Basım Tarihi | 07-2025 |
Cilt No | 13 |
Sayı | 5 |
Sayfalar | 118059 / 0 |
Doi Numarası | 10.1016/j.jece.2025.118059 |
Makale Linki | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213343725027551 |