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Water for Ajah

So-soMixedBorehole: Yes

Water quality

Quality ratingSo-so
Water typeMixed
Borehole viableYes
Borehole depth70120m
Treatment neededVaries by proximity to coast. Treatment recommended.

Cost breakdown

Sachet (pure water)₦500per bag (20 sachets)
Bottled water₦1,300per pack (12 bottles)
Tanker delivery
Borehole (drilling)
Borehole (monthly)₦15,000per month (Band A area)

Water quality na fair — borehole water fit need extra treatment beyond basic filter. Test your water before you depend on am for drinking.

💧 Monthly water budget
₦50,000–₦100,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Ajah
≈ 43% of median 2-bed rent for Ajah

Monthly water budget — household of 4

Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo

Recommended water strategy

TEST FIRST: Test water before you decide. If borehole fresh, basic filter go work. If brackish, use tanker delivery (₦30,000-₦40,000 per 10,000L for Ajah).

Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

Ajah water situation mixed. Parts wey near Lekki-Epe Expressway get di same brackish problem with Lekki. But newer estate for di interior don find fresh water for 80-120m depth. Always test borehole water before you rely on am.

📊 How Ajah compare

Banana Island
0
Cheapest for Lagos
Ajah
100,000
← Ajah
Lekki Phase 1
186,000
Most expensive for Lagos

⚖️ Legal: borehole permit

Under Lagos State law, if you dig borehole without LASWARCO authorization, e illegal. Fine: ₦500,000 plus prison up to 1 month. Always get permit before you drill, and hire licensed surveyor.

LASWARCO permit needed. ₦500,000 fine plus 1 month prison if you drill without authorization.

🏠 Rent
See rent and living cost for Ajah
⚡ Power
Power supply for Ajah

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FAQ

Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Ajah. Expect depth of 70–120 metres for around ₦n/a, with varies by proximity to coast. treatment recommended..