MAM
Water Management and Treatment Technologies Laboratory
About Us
TÜBİTAK MAM (Marmara Research Center) Water Management and Treatment Technologies laboratory operates to contribute to the detection, evaluation and solution of environmental problems by measuring conventional parameters, organic and inorganic pollutants in environmental matrices. The laboratory provides precise measurements and assessments to ensure environmental sustainability, public health and industrial compatibility. The main objectives of the laboratory are as follows:
Our Main Objectives
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Detection and monitoring of conventional (pH, conductivity, COD, BOD, etc.), inorganic (heavy metals, anions, cations, etc.) and organic micropollutants (drugs, pesticides, endocrine disruptors, etc.) in water, soil, air and other environmental matrices.
Water Quality Monitoring
Assessing the quality of water resources such as drinking water, surface water and groundwater and determining compliance with national/international standards. It also monitors pollution levels in water bodies affected by industrial, agricultural and domestic activities.
Protection of Public and Environmental Health
Determination of the effects of pollutants in the environment on human health and ecosystem.
New Method and Technology Development
Development of new analytical methods and technologies for inorganic and organic pollutant analysis.
Regulatory and Policy Support
Supporting the formulation of national and international environmental policies with scientific data and analysis
Industry and R&D Collaborations
Providing environmental analysis services to industrial organizations and academic projects
Education and Awareness Raising
Raising awareness on the effects of conventional parameters, inorganic and organic pollutants and organizing training activities
Waste Characterization
Define the physical, chemical, toxicological content and properties of wastes
Environmental Impact Studies
Conducting analyses within the scope of environmental impact assessment studies for projects that may affect water resources
Regulatory Compliance Support
Supporting industries and municipalities in compliance with environmental legislation (Waste Management Regulation, Regulation on Landfill of Waste, Water Pollution Control Regulation, etc.) and reporting processes.
Services Offered
Test and Analysis Types
The laboratory performs analyzes that support environmental sustainability with advanced technologies and expert staff.
The laboratory performs various analyses for the detection, measurement and evaluation of inorganic and organic pollutants in the environment. The laboratory performs the following analyzes with advanced devices and techniques:
- pH, conductivity, turbidity and dissolved oxygen measurements.
- Determination of total suspended solids (TSS) and total dissolved solids (TDS),
- Measurement of nitrogen (nitrate, nitrite, ammonium) and phosphorus (orthophosphate, total phosphorus) components,
- Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) measurements.
- Measurement of inorganic environmental pollutants such as Bromide, Sulfate, Chloride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate, Bromate by advanced techniques (ion chromatography, continuous flow analyzer).
- Measurement of metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic by advanced techniques (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, mercury analysis).
- Studies on odor, taste, appearance, aquatic microorganism growth, cytotoxicity etc. within the scope of BS 6920
- Drug Residues (Pharmaceuticals): Detection of substances such as antibiotics, painkillers, hormones in the environment.
- Pesticide Analyses: Quantification of pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides) in water, soil and other matrices.
- Endocrine Disruptors: Analysis of hormone-like chemicals that may affect human and animal health.
- Organic Pollutants: measurement of toxic organic substances such as industrial pollutants, phenols, phthalates, organochalcone compounds Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins/furans, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs).
- Acute Ecotoxicological Analyses: Acute toxicological analyses are carried out on waste samples using fish biodata and Daphnia Magna tests.
In particular, it is the first and pioneering laboratory that can analyze 250 specific pollutants and 45 priority pollutants under the Water Framework Directive. In addition, it is the first laboratory in Turkey to be able to carry out a full range of studies to examine the suitability of BS 6920 standard for the effects of non-metallic materials on water quality.
- Precise analysis of 35 heavy metals by ICP-MS and ICP-OES,
- Analysis of about 200 pesticides by direct injection with LC-MSMS,
- Analysis of approximately 150 pesticides using Twister GC-MSMS,
- Analysis of approximately 70 semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) using Twister GC-MSMS,
- Determination of inorganic structure using powder X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD),
- Analysis of about 60 volatile organic compounds with Purge & Trap GC-MS,
- Analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) by GC-MSMS,
- Analysis of 17 dioxins/furans (PCDD/F) by GC-MSMS,
- High precision mercury measurements by atomic fluorescence method
- LC-MSMS provides detailed analysis of up to 50 active pharmaceuticals, hormones and personal care products by direct injection,
Technical Hardware and Equipment
Its infrastructure includes many high-end analytical and instrumental systems.
This laboratory, its analytical instruments and methods have received a national accreditation certificate from the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) since July 16, 2010 and an international accreditation certificate from the German Accreditation Council since 2007.
The Micropollutant Laboratory is part of a collaborative network of universities, MoAF, MoEU, MoEnvU, EÜAŞ, TKİ, many ministries, various private organizations and foreign research centers within the scope of the EU Framework Program.
Tests and analyzes are carried out on a wide variety of types and structures of wastes from industrial processes. In addition, content and toxicological analyzes are performed on wastes deliberately or negligently spilled into the environment.
- Agilent 6890N Purge and Trap GC-MS
- Thermo Finnigan Trace Purge and Trap GC-MS
- Agilent Headspace Sampler Trap GC-MS
- Agilent 6890 GC-ECD
- Agilent 6890N GC-FID
- Shimadzu HPLC UV/VIS
- Thermo GC-MS/MS
- Waters High Resolution GC-MS
- Agilent 7000C Twister GC-MS/MS
- Agilent 7000D Twister GC-MS/MS
- Agilent LC-MSMS
- Agilent LC-ESI-MSMS
- CEM EDGE - Automated Extraction System (PAH-PCB-PCDD/F)
- Teknosem- Freeze Dryer (Lyophilization System)
- Bruker D8 Advance Eco XRD Device
- Dionex ICS 1000 Ion Chromatography
- Dionex ICS 3000 Ion Chromatography
- Orion 290A+ Ionmeter
- Perkin Elmer Spectrum TWO FTIR Instrument
- Perkin Elmer Nexion 300XX ICP-MS Instrument
- Perkin Elmer 8300 ICP-OES Instrument
- Shimadzu TOC-V Total Carbon Device
- Analytik Jena AFS Mercury Analyzer
- Scalar SAN++ Continuous Flow Analyzer
- Tri-Cell DMA-80 Direct Mercury Analyzer
- BEHR Brand Five Chamber Cyanide Distillation Device
- Milestone Ultrawave Microwave Incinerator
- ETHOS Touch Microwave Incinerator
- Gerhard Kjeldatherm TKN Incineration System
- Gerhard Vapodest Nitrogen Distillation Device
- Gerhardt Vapodest 50s Nitrogen Analyzer
- HACH HQ10 Oxygen meter
- HACH Dr 3800 Spectrophotometer
- HACH Portable Multi Parameter Meter
- Multi Parameter(WTW) Meter
- WTW pH Meter
- TG/DTA Device
CLIMATE RESEARCH AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Projects and Collaborations
- Creation of Strategic Noise Maps and Noise Action Plans of Afyonkarahisar Municipality (2024-2026)
- Take Action for Climate Change Adaptation (2023-2025)
- Improving Adaptive Capacity of Industrial Sectors Vulnerable to Climate Change through Risk Assessment (ClimaTech 4 Industry) (2023-2025)
- Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security and Enhancing the Resilience of Rural Communities (2023-2025)
- Preparation of Istanbul Airport Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan (2023-2026)
- Preparation of Strategic Noise Maps and Noise Action Plan for Istanbul Province (2022-2025)
- Artificial Intelligence Applications in Monitoring Climate Change Impacts with Next Generation Air Quality Measurement Systems (2022-2024)
- Preparation of Mersin Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (2022-2023)
- Determination of Air Quality Levels in the Impact Area of Tüprag Metal Madencilik San. ve Tic. A. Ş. Determination of Air Quality Levels in Kışladağ Gold Mine Impact Area (2022-2025)
- Determination of Emission Loads of Air Pollutant Sources, Odor Pollution and Air Quality Levels in Çerkezköy Organized Industrial Zone (2021-2025)
- Updating Strategic Noise Maps of Malatya Province and Creation of Noise Mitigation Action Plan (2021-2023)
- Preparation of Climate Change Strategy for Gaziantep, Erzurum, Ordu-Giresun and Muğla Milas-Bodrum Airports (2021-2023)
- Development of a Domestic Flue Gas Measurement Sensor (2021-2023)
- Preparation of Local Climate Change Action Plans for Tekirdağ, Çanakkale and Yalova Provinces (2021-2022)
- Calculation of Source Based Noise Levels in Residential Areas (2021-2022)
- Development of Noise Mitigation Scenarios for Kütahya Province (2021-2022)
- Creation of Source Based Strategic Noise Maps of Antalya Province (2020-2023)
- Izmir Province Aliağa District Environmental Due Diligence Project (2020-2021)
- Development of Noise Mitigation Scenarios for Uşak Province (2020-2021)
- Development of Noise Mitigation Scenarios for Denizli Province (2020-2021)
- Fibrobeton Noise Barrier System Acoustic Design and Applications (2020)
- Development of Alternative Scenarios for Noise Mitigation in Sensitive Areas of Ankara Province (2019-2021)
- Mapping Odor Pollution and Determining Air Quality Levels in Wastewater Treatment Plants Operated by Izmir Water and Sewerage Administration (IZSU) General Directorate Wastewater Treatment Department (2018-2019)
- Creation of Strategic Noise Maps of Airports and Development of Alternative Scenarios for Noise Mitigation, General Directorate of State Airports Authority, 2018-2021
- Development of Noise Mitigation Scenarios for Trabzon Province (2018-2019)
- Development of Source-Based Noise Simulation Models in Residential Areas Project (2018-2019)
- Development of Alternative Scenarios for Noise Mitigation in Sensitive Areas of Kahramanmaraş Province (2018-2019)
- Determination of Emission Loads of Air Pollutant Sources, Odor Pollution and Air Quality Levels in Çerkezköy Organized Industrial Zone (2017-2021)
- Creation of Noise Action Plan of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality (2017-2019)
- Establishing Inventory Infrastructure for Source-Based Noise Modeling in Turkey (2017-2018)
- Development of Alternative Scenarios for Noise Mitigation in Sivas Province Sensitive Areas (2017-2018)
- Investigation of Environmental Impacts of İÇDAŞ Plants in Biga Peninsula due to Air Pollutants (2016-2021)
- Domestic Flue Gas Analyzer Development Project (2016-2018)
- Establishment of Environmental Analysis Systems Development Infrastructure and Development of Passive Organic Sampler (2016-2018)
- Creation of Strategic Noise Maps and Action Plans of Bolu Municipality (2016-2018)
- Development of Alternative Scenarios for Noise Mitigation in Sensitive Areas of Mersin Province (2016-2018)
- Preparation of Strategic Noise Maps of Settlement Areas (2015-2017)
- Determination of Environmental Impacts of Aksa Göynük Enerji Üretim A.Ş. Göynük Thermal Power Plant Facility due to Air Pollutants (2013-2019)
- Creation of Strategic Noise Maps of Airports Operated by DHMI in Turkey (2013-2018)
- Preparation of National Communications on Climate Change (2013-2016)
- Investigation of Air Pollutant Transport by Assimilation of Doppler Sodar Data into Atmosphere Model (2013-2015)
- Determination of Air Quality and Odor Pollution Levels in Gebze Organized Industrial Zone (2013-2014)
- Creation of Strategic Noise Maps of Malatya Municipality (2012-2014)
- Technology Needs Assessment and Determination of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Potential in Industry within the Scope of Climate Change (2012-2014)
- Preparation of Strategic Noise Maps of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality (2012-2013)
- Preparation of Strategic Noise Maps of Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya Airports and Kayseri, Kahramanmaraş, Batman and Van Airports, State Airports Authority (2011-2013)
- Istanbul Büyükçekmece AKÇANSA Cement San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Impact Area Air Quality Levels Investigation Project (2011-2013)
- Investigation of Environmental Impacts of Dioxin-Furan Emissions of IZAYDAS Inc. Waste Incineration Plant Project (2011-2013)
- Knowledge Transfer and Research Needs for Preparing Mitigation/Adaptation Policy Portofolios (2011-2013)
- Air Quality Monitoring and Modeling Studies in Afşin-Elbistan Basin, Enerji Üretim A.Ş., (2011-2013)
- Determination of Odor Pollution and Air Quality Levels of Air Pollutant Sources in Çerkezköy Organized Industrial Zone (2011-2013)
- Investigation of Environmental Pollution in Kemer Country Residential Area (2011-2012)
- Long Term Measurement and Evaluation of Emission Parameters of Mercedes-Benz Turk Aksaray Plant (2010-2013)
- Investigation of Environmental Impacts of İÇDAŞ A.Ş. 2×600 MW Power Generation Plant on Air Pollutants (2010-2016)
- Determination of Air Pollutant Sources and Air Quality Level in Izmit East Region (2009-2012)
- Evaluation of TUPRAS Refineries in terms of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Project (2009-2010)
- Investigation of the Effects of Yeniköy Thermal Power Plant on Air Quality, Yeniköy Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. (2009-2010)
- Evaluation of Yatağan Thermal Power Plant in terms of Air Pollution and Determination of its Effects on Air Quality (2008-2009)
- Determination of Air Quality Level and Determination of Air Pollutant Sources in the Gulf Region (2007-2009)
- Dilovası Air Quality Management Project (2007-2009)