Istanbul is struggling to address marine pollution, with only 34.43% of its wastewater being treated in advanced biological facilities. Despite the urgent need for cleaner waters in the Marmara Sea, the city has made little progress in upgrading its treatment systems, as highlighted in a three-year action plan from the Mucilage Science and Technical Committee. The city’s wastewater treatment infrastructure comprises 90 facilities operated by ISKI, including 13 advanced biological treatment plants, 62 biological treatment plants, seven preliminary treatment facilities, and one membrane wastewater treatment plant. Although these facilities have…
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