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Today's social changes and transformations, technological developments, industrialization and population growth have caused serious environmental problems in cities. In this study, a field study was conducted to determine the environmental problems experienced in Siirt. In addition, it is aimed to contribute to increasing individual and social sensitivity by measuring the social sensitivity of environmental problems. The sample of this qualitative research, which was formed by the interview method, consists of 450 people living in Siirt. Questionnaire forms were created by making use of previous studies and applications related to the environment on the Provincial Directorate of Environment and Urbanization and e-Municipal Information System-Request Complaint Request page. According to the results of the survey analyzed with the SPSS program, it has been seen that the most important environmental problems in Siirt are air, waste and water pollution. Lack of education and insensitivity are among the causes of these problems. In the prevention of environmental problems in the city. It has been concluded that education, public awareness, the introduction of warning and punishment mechanisms, emphasis on afforestation, environmental status reports and geographic information systems and the establishment of monitoring networks by determining current situations will be effective. Participants stated that they contribute to the environment individually by not throwing garbage and using public transportation vehicles. Taking into account and solving the environmental problems that arise locally, primarily by local governments, will lead to healthier and lasting results.

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