₦900.0K borehole pay back versus tanker delivery for around 20 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
₦15,000–₦30,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Ikeja GRA
≈ 6% of median 2-bed rent for Ikeja GRA
Monthly water budget — household of 4
Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
Tanker delivery
2 deliveries/month
₦60,000/mo
Borehole (amortised + monthly run)
5-yr amortisation + run cost
₦30,000/mo
✅ Recommended water strategy
BOREHOLE (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED): Fresh water for 40-80m. Basic filtration enough. ₦900,000 installation, ₦15,000/month running.
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Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read
Lagos.Cool Editorial
Ikeja GRA benefit from some of di best groundwater for Lagos — fresh water for 40-80m depth. Di GRA infrastructure advantage extend to water: organised estate get well-maintained borehole with proper filter. Dis na genuine lifestyle advantage of Ikeja GRA. Family wey drill borehole here spend ₦900,000 once plus ₦15,000/month — versus ₦140,000-₦186,000/month for Island. Na ₦1.5-2.0M/year water savings.
📊 How Ikeja GRA compare
Banana Island
₦0
Cheapest for Lagos
Ikeja GRA
₦30,000
← Ikeja GRA
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 Ikeja GRA. Expect depth of 40–80 metres for around ₦900,000, with basic filtration sufficient. good borehole area..
Typical 4-person household for Ikeja GRA dey spend ₦30,000–₦60,000 per month, depending on whether dem use sachet, tanker, or borehole.
Borehole water for Ikeja GRA generally safe to drink with basic filter. Test before use.
Borehole depth for Ikeja GRA suppose be 40–80 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.