Duran, M. 2006. Monitoring Water Quality using Benthic Macroinvertebrates and Physicochemical Parameters of Behzat Stream in Turkey. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. 15, 5. 709-717

Analysis, Monitoring, Water quality, Field assessment, Aquatic community, Benthic, Aquatic ecosystems

This paper presents the results of a monitoring study of water quality and benthic macroinvertebrate populations in Behzat Stream (Turkey). Over 50 macroinvertebrate taxa were sampled and identified. The results indicate that the stream has a relatively healthy benthic community and water quality despite eutrophication from urbanization.