The results obtained from laboratory analysis indicate that the fish obtained within quarry environment in Akamkpa Local Government Area are contaminated with heavy metals.Although, a number of heavy metals are essential for biological systems, it deficiency symptoms are noted with depletion or removal which disappear when the elements are returned to the
biological system. However, essentials heavy metals become toxic when their concentration level exceeds those required for correct nutrition. According to Walter et al, (2005) metals toxicity occurs when an organisms is unable to cope with additional metal concentration by direct usage, storage and excretion.