摘要：The main objective of this study was to determine physicochemical parameters and heavy metal concentrations for Sakiz Pond, Kastamonu-Turkey. Thus the water quality properties were assessed, the pollution problems were revealed, the suitability levels in terms of aquatic life and drinking water were determined and the quality of water in accordance with the Surface Water Quality Management Regulation (SWQMR) criteria was classified. In total, 21 physicochemical parameters and 7 heavy metals were investigated for water quality assessment of the studied pond between March 2015 and February 2016. This study was carried out through monthly sampling during 1 year, in 3 stations at Sakiz Pond. Temperature, pH, salinity and electrical conductivity parameters were obtained from the field using a multiparameter. The analyses of nitrite, nitrate, ammoniac, ammonium nitrogen (NH4+), chloride, phosphate, sulfate, sulfite, potassium, calcium, sodium and magnesium were conducted by using HACH LANGE brand DR 6000 laboratory type spectrophotometer and the analyses of the heavy metals were conducted by using a gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. The water quality in study area was found to be Class I according to the Surface Water Quality Management Regulation, and also this water was found as suitable in terms of drinking water quality. The results of this study will provide a data baseline for future studies on subsequent evaluations of possible future environmental contamination, and also this study will be the baseline data for future ecological studies and conservation and management of the water resources of Kastamonu-Turkey.
