Lake Iznik, the fifth largest lake in Turkey was recently closed to swimmers when its color changed to a strange green. The first the findings of phenomenon show That the change of color is related to diffusion of Cyanobacteria. bacteria, also harmful to public Health and spread over The lake this week while experts collected samples for More investigations of The issue.
Among the experts is Professor Meric Alpay of Istanbul University. Alpay said the lake was one of most polluted in Turkey and various Factors – Excessive exchange of uncontrolled water use of Fertilizer and low water level in Streams feeding the lake – made cyanobacteria more Visible.
The lake is located in The neighborhood of the same name of Northwest Province of Bursa suffered from a seasonal drought last year and with The receding water is about 30 meters (98 ft) in Places. Although it rains a lot of Water, still faces a future risk of Drought amid climate change concerns.
Professor Alpay, who Works at Istanbul University College of Aquatic science, they said they run research on The lake since 1993 has been exposed to one of “heaviest pollution” in turkey. “It is surrounded by fertile farmland but that means density use of Partially mixed fertilizer with Lake water. In contrast, they cause a plus in cyanobacteria. These organisms have different types with cm featuresHe told the Demiroren News Agency (DHA) on Tuesday. The bey highlighted the lake should It is better preserved and the agricultural activities around it should They are carefully checked. “Measures also need for control of water discharge, including groundwater” added.
