₦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
4 June 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..