The removal of heavy metals Cd(II) and Fe(II) from artificially contaminated water has been investigated with the aim of detoxifying industrial effluents before their safe disposal into land and river waters. The peels of musasapientum (MSP) and musacardaba (MCP) were used to remove Cd(II) and Fe(II) from synthetic waste-water. The effect of contact time, initial metal concentration, and the adsorbent dose on the adsorption efficiency of the adsorbents were studied. Batch mode experiments were carried out by agitating the adsorbents with the metal solution and then separating by filtration. The residual metallic concentration was determined using Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer AAS. The peak percentage sorption of both metal ions by the two adsorbent were above 99.5% and the equilibrium time was between 25-30 minutes. The high adsorption capacity of the two adsorbents forCd(II) and Fe (II) within a short time makes them potential alternative for the removal of these ions from waste- water.
