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Potential Health Risks of the Çakmak Village Thermal Spring (Turkey, Kars) for Grazing Animals: Characterization of Bacterial Communities and Water Quality   
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Orhan ULUÇAY Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Orhan ULUÇAY
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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Özet
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
16S rRNA | Chemical water analysis | Hot springs | Sequence | Thermophilic bacteria
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