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Antibiotic resistance is a growing global issue because some bacteria have developed the ability to survive even when antibiotics are used. This makes infections more difficult to cure. Natural environments like soil and water can act as reservoirs where these resistant bacteria and their resistance traits exist and spread. In this study, samples were taken from different environmental sources and bacteria were grown in the laboratory using basic microbiological methods. Techniques such as serial dilution were used to reduce the number of bacteria in a sample, making it easier to isolate individual types. The bacteria were then cultured on different growth media to obtain pure colonies. After isolation, the bacteria were identified by examining their shape, size, and appearance, along with performing biochemical tests to understand their characteristics.. To determine how the bacteria respond to antibiotics, the disk diffusion technique was performed. In this method, bacteria are spread evenly on a growth medium, and small discs containing different antibiotics are placed on the surface. During incubation, the antibiotics diffuse into the medium and interact with the bacteria. After some time, the areas around the discs are examined. If a clear region appears around a disc, it means the bacteria are sensitive to that antibiotic. If there is little or no clear area, the bacteria are considered resistant. The results showed a mix of responses: some bacteria were affected by the antibiotics, while others were not. Notably, certain bacteria were resistant to several antibiotics at once, indicating multidrug resistance, which can make infections more difficult to treat.. The findings of this study indicate that bacteria present in the environment can play a major role in the spread of antibiotic resistance. This shows that resistance is not only a problem in hospitals but can also develop in natural surroundings such as soil and water. For this reason, it is important to study environmental bacteria to better understand how resistance begins and spreads. To examine how these bacteria react to antibiotics, the disk diffusion method was used. In this process, small discs containing antibiotics are placed on a surface where bacteria are growing. The effectiveness of each antibiotic is judged by whether it can stop bacterial growth around the disc. The results showed that different bacteria responded in different ways. Some were easily controlled by antibiotics, while others were less affected or not affected at all. A few bacteria were resistant to several antibiotics at the same time, making them more difficult to treat. These results suggest that environmental bacteria are not just passive organisms but actively contribute to the development and spread of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, regular study and monitoring of these bacteria are necessary. It also highlights the importance of using antibiotics carefully, managing waste properly, and maintaining good environmental practices to reduce the spread of resistance and protect human health..