₦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
4 June 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..