₦800.0K borehole pay back versus tanker delivery for around 23 months for dis area price.
✅ Borehole water dey good here — fresh groundwater for shallow depth. Basic filter dey enough for most household use. Na one of di most affordable water solution for Lagos.
💧 Monthly water budget
₦8,000–₦25,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Alimosho
≈ 25% of median 2-bed rent for Alimosho
Monthly water budget — household of 4
Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
Tanker delivery
2 deliveries/month
₦50,000/mo
Borehole (amortised + monthly run)
5-yr amortisation + run cost
₦28,333/mo
✅ Recommended water strategy
BOREHOLE (CHEAPEST FOR LAGOS): Shallow fresh water for 30-50m. ₦800,000 total. Monthly running: ₦8,000-₦12,000.
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Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Alimosho sit on Lagos shallowest and freshest aquifer — water for just 30-50m depth wey you fit drink with basic filter. Borehole cost di absolute minimum here (₦800,000). Dis na one of Alimosho genuine advantage. Family fit solve their water problem permanently for ₦800,000 — less than one month water bill for Lekki.
📊 How Alimosho compare
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest for Lagos
Alimosho
₦25,000
← Alimosho
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.
Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Alimosho. Expect depth of 30–50 metres for around ₦800,000, with excellent borehole area. cheapest drilling costs..
Typical 4-person household for Alimosho dey spend ₦28,333–₦50,000 per month, depending on whether dem use sachet, tanker, or borehole.
Borehole water for Alimosho generally safe to drink with basic filter. Test before use.
Borehole depth for Alimosho suppose be 30–50 metres to reach safe water. If you drill below dat, you risk contaminated or salty water.
Tanker water quality dey vary — some operator dey source from clean depth, others from contaminated site. Use tanker company wey your estate manager recommend, store water for clean tank, and check tank quarterly for sediment and algae.