Evaluation of the Microbiological Quality and Public Health Risks of Urban Beaches on the Munzur and Pülümür Streams in Tunceli Province

The study is aimed to evaluate the microbiological quality of water samples obtained from beaches Munzur and Pülümür streams in Tunceli province, during summer season 2019. were analyzed for fecal indicator bacteria reveal bathing these beaches. collected 10 sampling points region between June September Fecal streptococci, total coliform, coliform determined highest August lowest May July according analysis. data evaluated directive. was identified as class B all sample on It found that there no exceeded mandatory value, per This has been applied first time inland waters. Esinti, Halbori, Kavacik, Kutu Stream, Anahita be most suitable swimming. According results obtained, it city are not polluted terms microbial parameters. However, this study, recommended carry out regular monitoring evaluation by using appropriate methods reduce load Stream basins.