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The physicochemical properties and trace metal levels of Okpuruala Stream were evaluated. The results of the physicochemical parameters analyzed were found to be within the permissible limit except the pH that ranged from 4.90 – 5.56 with sample point A being more acidic. The result of the trace metals showed that Mn, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Ag and Cu were all within permissible limit. Chromium levels showed little percentage deviation from the acceptable limit. Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) levels were found be quite high above the permissible limit with Pb concentration (mg/l) levels of 0.3590, 2.9018 and 0.6624 at the various sample points A, B and C respectively.

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