ABSTRACT : Groundwater constitutes one of major source of water supply especially in most rural communities in Nigeria, in addition to rainwater and surface water bodies. For this reason, there has been a consistent demand for groundwater through the construction of hand dug wells. In spite of this experience, however, there has been an increased concern as to the safety of groundwater for human consumption, following reported cases of the occurrence of heavy metals and several bacteria in groundwater which by nature are injurious to human health. This study in response to this, examined the physico-chemical properties, in groundwater samples taken from three wells locations in Abbi Ndokwa West region of Delta State. Heavy metals such as Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Manganese (Mn), and Magnesium (Mg), were analyzed. Result showed that there were heavy occurrences of Zinc and Copper from the sample taken from wells. The levels of heavy metals found in the well samples were outside the limits specified by World Health Organization (WHO). The implications of the result for the management and use of groundwater in the study area were identified and discussed and recommendations preferred that we evaluate the toxic and logical significance of commonly used water for drinking.