Poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)/cellulose acetate(CA) composite membranes were preparedfor metal ions removal from water. The top layer was modified by polyethylene glycol and glycerin,then irradiated with 32[J/cm2] photo dose to improve adequate selectivity for metal ions separation. The flux of water increased with increasingoperating pressure, and the maximum value of flux was 200[L/m2.h] at 4[bar] for the membrane(PVA68/PEG17/G15), but this membrane tear after applying pressure above 4[bar], while composite and CA membranes served for long time at pressures higher than (4[bar]). The rejection of ions decreased as the feed water pressure increased. The maximum percent retention of ions was found to be 97% for Pb+2, 96% for Cu+2, and 95% for Co+2at pressure of 2[bar] in composite membrane.