Physical and chemical investigation of water and sediment of the Keban Dam Lake, Turkey:

Summary

Thirtynine surface water and 20 deep sediment samples were taken in different locations in Keban Dam Lake (Elazig, Turkey) to identify major sources and assess major elements, heavy metals, ¹³⁷Cs, ⁹⁰Sr, total alpha- and, total beta-distribution in 2003 and 2004 in four seasons each year. As a preliminary study heavy metal (Zn, Fe, Mn, Ni, Cu, Cr, and Co), major element (Mg, Ca, Na, K) and radioactivity concentrations of ¹³⁷Cs, ⁹⁰Sr, total-a and total-b in the surface water and deep sediments were determined.