The problems associated with dumpsites leachates and the heavy metals contamination of groundwater sources in three states of Southeast Nigeria, were identified with potential solutions to address these challenges the study focuses on assessing the effectiveness of batch treatment using various agricultural biomass waste materials (palm kennel shell, sugarcane bagasse, wood savings, and rice husk for the removal of heavy metals from contaminated dumpsite water. Treatment intervals were 30 to 220 minutes with high percentage reduction in heavy metal concentrations within the first 30 minutes. N
