Boron pollution due to geothermal wastewater
discharge into the Buyuk Menderes river, Turkey Online publication date: Mon, 22-Dec-2003
by Z. Demirel, N. Yildirim
International Journal of Environment and Pollution (IJEP), Vol. 18, No. 6, 2002
Abstract: Kizildere, which is the only commercial geothermal power plant in Turkey and located in Buyuk Menderes Graben in south-west Turkey, discharges annually 6 million tonnes of wastewater into the Buyuk Menderes river, creating environmental pollution. Currently, the wastewater, which includes up to 24 mg/l boron, is discharged into the river at a rate of 750–1500 tonnes per hour. The temperature of the wastewater is approximately 1401°C. The water quality of Buyuk Menderes river is very important for the environment and aquatic life. Reinjection seems to be the only possible solution to this environmental problem.
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