CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON INFRASTRUCTURE OF KONYA

Abstract: Existing and possible effects of climate change may emerge locally in different forms. These effects appear both on nature and living creatures. Climate change on global and regional scale and their causes are discussed in this study. The greenhouse gases and aerosols which play an important role in climate change are explained in detail. The current status of Turkey and expected effects of climate change in the future are discussed. The current climate, precipitation regime and temperature distribution of Konya and projected conditions that shift by climate change effects were explained. The effect of climate change on the infrastructure of Konya, which the main topic of this study, is evaluated under three headings: sewage network, wastewater treatment plant and drinking water treatment plant. The past and the present status of sewage network was discussed. Information about wastewater treatment plant of Konya and reuse practices were mentioned. Water demand and the sources of water supplies of Konya were explained. Potential impacts of climate change on sewage network, water and wastewater treatment plants were then separately investigated.