Assessment of heavy metals in water, fish tissues and soil from selected fish farms in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Heavy metals were determined in samples of fish tissues, soil, and water from nine randomly selected farms based on production facility (earthen pond) the Ekiti Central (EC), North (EN) South (ES) senatorial districts state. Fresh collected tissues dorsal area used for analysis. Soil using a soil auger, air-dried stored sterile well-labeled polythene bag. The bottles (2L) labeled. After digestion samples, Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Co), Chromium (Ch), Lead (Pb) Zinc (Zn) analyzed Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS). levels Co, Cd Pb which are disastrous to species observed be elevated while Zn Cu accumulate tissues. It was revealed that heavy concentration across higher when compared with recommended standards. This suggests dire need intervention controlling pollution is posed by anthropogenic activities there should reduction use chemicals high concentrations significant source environment.