Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Gbagada benefit from good mainland groundwater — fresh water for 40-70m. Gbagada GRA section get better-maintained estate borehole.
Water for Gbagada
GoodFreshBorehole: Yes
Water quality
| Quality rating | Good |
| Water type | Fresh |
| Borehole viable | Yes |
| Borehole depth | 40–70m |
| Treatment needed | Good borehole area. Shallow water table. |
Cost breakdown
| Sachet (pure water) | ₦500 | per bag (20 sachets) |
| Bottled water | ₦1,300 | per pack (12 bottles) |
| Tanker delivery | — | — |
| Borehole (drilling) | — | — |
| Borehole (monthly) | ₦15,000 | per month (Band A area) |
✅ 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
₦12,000–₦25,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Gbagada
≈ 8% of median 2-bed rent for Gbagada
Monthly water budget — household of 4
Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
✅ Recommended water strategy
BOREHOLE: Good fresh water. ₦900,000 installation. ₦12,000-₦18,000/month.
📊 How Gbagada compare
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest for Lagos
Gbagada
₦25,000
← Gbagada
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 Gbagada
⚡ Power
Power supply for Gbagada
FAQ
Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Gbagada. Expect depth of 40–70 metres for around ₦n/a, with good borehole area. shallow water table..