Abstract
Berdan River (Tarsus-Mersin) is one of the major rivers flowing into the coastal region of Northeastern (NE) Mediterranean Sea. Determination of water and sediment quality is of great importance for the sustainable management of streams and rivers. In this study, it was aimed to determine heavy metal pollution status and health risk assessment of sediments in Berdan River caused by human activities. Study findings showed that while nickel and cadmium pollution were determined at all sampling points of the Berdan River Basin, there was a regional pollution of lead and zinc caused by anthropogenic pressures due to industrial and agricultural activities as well as domestic wastewater and atmospheric inputs into the Berdan River. Furthermore, the potential health risk assessment of sediments indicated significant health hazards for the children and adults living in the study area from the carcinogenic lead, chromium and nickel.
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