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Water for Ikorodu

GoodFreshBorehole: Yes

Water quality

Quality ratingGood
Water typeFresh
Borehole viableYes
Borehole depth3050m
Treatment neededExcellent borehole area. Shallow fresh water.

Cost breakdown

Sachet (pure water)₦500per bag (20 sachets)
Bottled water₦1,300per pack (12 bottles)
Tanker delivery
Borehole (drilling)₦800,000one-time installation
Borehole (monthly)₦15,000per 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
₦8,000–₦15,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Ikorodu
≈ 13% of median 2-bed rent for Ikorodu

Monthly water budget — household of 4

Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo
Borehole (amortised + monthly run)
5-yr amortisation + run cost
₦28,333/mo

Recommended water strategy

BOREHOLE (BEST NATURAL WATER): Excellent fresh water for 30-50m. ₦800,000. One of di few Lagos area wey borehole water dey genuinely safe to drink.

Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

Ikorodu get di best natural water for Lagos. Shallow fresh aquifer (30-50m) produce clean water wey you fit drink. Borehole cost (₦800,000) same with Alimosho. Many Ikorodu compound already get borehole. Di water advantage na one reason wey budget family dey choose Ikorodu despite long commute.

📊 How Ikorodu compare

Banana Island
0
Cheapest for Lagos
Ikorodu
15,000
← Ikorodu
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 Ikorodu
⚡ Power
Power supply for Ikorodu

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FAQ

Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Ikorodu. Expect depth of 30–50 metres for around ₦800,000, with excellent borehole area. shallow fresh water..