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This study evaluated the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in edible tissues of Cyprinus carpio from Ethiopia\u2019s Koka Reservoir, assessing potential health risks for communities dependent on this fish as a dietary staple. Water, algae, and fish samples were collected from 2 sites influenced by river inflow and tannery effluents. Heavy metal concentrations were analyzed alongside bioaccumulation factors (BAFs), estimated weekly intake (EWI), target hazard quotients (THQ), and carcinogenic risk (CR). Although water quality parameters (pH: 8.57-8.62; dissolved oxygen: 3.60-6.30 mg\/L) complied with guidelines, heavy metals in fish tissues exceeded safe levels: Pb (&lt;0.034-3.29 mg\/kg), Cd (&lt;0.001-0.36 mg\/kg), Fe (1.55-74.98 mg\/kg), and Zn (0.18-135.32 mg\/kg). Elevated BAFs for Zn (756.00) and Cr (110.00) indicated significant bioaccumulation and potential biomagnification. 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