ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSPORT OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER POLLUTANTS IN COASTAL AREAS USING MATHEMATICAL MODELING: THE CASE OF İZMIR BAY

Yiğit M. E., Yıldırım M. S.

10th International Azerbaijan Congress on Life, Engineering, Mathematical, and Applied Sciences, Baku, Azerbaycan, 13 - 15 Mart 2025, ss.64-75, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.30546/19023.978-9952-8553-5-7.2025.6087.
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Baku
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Azerbaycan
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.64-75
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Coastal regions have historically been significant living spaces due to their natural beauty, maritime trade, marine resources, and recreational activities. However, increasing population pressure and inadequate wastewater treatment facilities have led to the direct discharge of pollutants into water bodies, resulting in severe environmental challenges. In this study, a mathematical model was used to examine the temporal and spatial dispersion of pollutants in İzmir Bay in Türkiye. The finite difference method (FDM) model is used to analyze the pollution transport dynamics under initial and boundary conditions, enabling the calculation of the time required to reach maximum pollution levels. The analytical framework proposed for Izmir Bay in Türkiye has applicability in various gulfs depending on different flow regimes. The findings contributed to a better understanding of pollution dispersion patterns for coastal regions close to metropolitan areas, suggesting the development of effective infrastructure strategies for pollution mitigation and the protection of water resources.