Determination of Nitrate and Nitrite Levels of Water Resources in Balikligol Basin

Balikligol Basin is located within the borders of Sanliurfa Province. This study in Bal？kl？g？l Basin was conducted to investigate nitrate and nitrite levels in some water sources within the watershed boundary. Because a potential pollution in the water resources in terms of nitrate and nitrite will directly pollute the water resources in and around that region; indirectly adversely affect the health of people who consume that contaminated water. For this reason, the study conducted between April 2014 - January 2015 was carried out in 8 different locations seasonally. Nitrate and nitrite analyzes were performed spectrophotometrically in samples taken from the basin. Consequently, nitrate in water samples was measured as lowest 1.52 mg / L, highest 15.9 mg / L; while nitrite was measured as lowest 0.014 mg / L as the highest and 0.203 mg / L. Spatial distribution map of the obtained results of nitrate and nitrite was formed. In addition, the results have been evaluated subject to national and international standards and classifications