The objective of this study is to investigate the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of water from two natural sources located in the urban area of Al Hoceima and used in the supply of drinking water for large population of the region. Water hardness values from these two natural sources were found to range between 118.9 and 135 PPM and therefore the water from these two studied sources could be categorized as "hard” to “very hard". Piper diagram established a “chlorinated sodium” and a “calcium-magnesium sulphated” chemical facies for these waters. High sodium and chloride concentrations are due to the proximity to the Mediterranean sea shore. Lead content (0.041 to 0.045 PPM) exceeded the WHO standard (0.01 PPM) and high total solid residue content was observed. Bacteriological assessment of these waters highlighted a significant contamination by faecal germs
