Levels of some agricultural pollutants, heavy metals ( Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb Zn,) were investigated in the soils, stems, roots, and leaves of Water leaf (Talinum triangulare) obtained from a filling station,mechanic workshop and welding workshop in Lagos state. Concentration levels of the metals were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Variations of the metals in the T.triangulare and soils were in the order: Zn >Lead > Chromium > Copper > Nickel > Cadmium The results obtained showed levels of the metals in soils and vegetables from the sample areas, automobile workshop,weldind aaaworkshop and petrol station which are indications of possible pollution of the sample areas as a result of excessive usage of the locations by activities of the artisans and spills from the filling station. The results were below the permissible levels recommended by United States Environmental Protection Agency and World Health Organization except for Lead in the welding workshop. Therefore consumption of T. triangulare as food in the three locations except the welding workshop may not pose health hazards to humans at the time of the study.

Heavy metals, pollution, Talinum triangulare L) Artisans workshops, Lagos Nigeria.

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