Investigation of detergent pollution in Gediz River

In this study, anionic detergent and phosphate concentrations are determined in the water samples from Gediz River that also flows from Manisa city centre especially seven stations that are determined in the discharge regions. It was proved by graphics that anionic detergent and phosphate concentrations changed according to stations and months. Also, pH, heat, turbidity and conductivity parameters were measured. According to the analysis results, the anionic detergent concentrations 0,084 ? 5,592 mg/L, phosphate concentrations 4,4 ? 248,1 ?g P/L were found between these amounts. The obtained values from this research were compared with the results of the other studies. Key words: Gediz River, pollution, anionic detergent, phosphate, water quality.