How much water dey cost monthly for Lekki Phase 1?

Typical 4-person household for Lekki Phase 1 dey spend ₦45,000–₦94,000 per month, depending on whether dem use sachet, tanker, or borehole.

Water safe to drink for Lekki Phase 1?

Water for Lekki Phase 1 need treatment before drink. Sachet water and 20L bottle dispenser na safer everyday option.

How deep borehole suppose be for Lekki Phase 1?

Borehole depth for Lekki Phase 1 suppose be 80–150 metres to reach safe water. If you drill below dat, you risk contaminated or salty water.

Tanker water safe for Lagos?

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.

Water for Lekki Phase 1

So-soMixedBorehole: Yes

Water quality

Quality rating	So-so
Water type	Mixed
Borehole viable	Yes
Borehole depth	80–150m
Treatment needed	Deeper drilling needed. RO recommended for drinking.

Cost breakdown

Sachet (pure water)	₦500	per bag (20 sachets)
Bottled water	₦1,300	per pack (12 bottles)
Tanker delivery	₦47,000	per 10,000L delivery
Borehole (drilling)	₦2,000,000	one-time installation
Borehole (monthly)	₦15,000	per month (Band A area)

Borehole vs tanker — when e go pay off?

Borehole (cumulative)Tanker (cumulative)

₦2.0M borehole pay back versus tanker delivery for around 26 months for dis area price.

⚠ Water quality na fair — borehole water fit need extra treatment beyond basic filter. Test your water before you depend on am for drinking.

💧 Monthly water budget

₦140,000–₦186,000/month

Estimated cost for household of 4 for Lekki Phase 1

≈ 23% of median 2-bed rent for Lekki Phase 1

Monthly water budget — household of 4

Sachet only

3 bags/day for family of 4

₦45,000/mo

Tanker delivery

2 deliveries/month

₦94,000/mo

Borehole (amortised + monthly run)

5-yr amortisation + run cost

₦48,333/mo

⚠️ Health warning

Lagos State government don officially warn say borehole water for Lekki axis dey probably contaminated with faeces because e near septic tank. For 2024, Lagos get 4,667 cholera case and 134 death from contaminated water. If your borehole water get any colour, smell, or taste, NO USE AM for drinking or cooking. Use sachet water, bottled water, or treated tanker water only.

✅ Recommended water strategy

TANKER + SACHET COMBO: For most Lekki resident, tanker water delivery (₦47,000/10,000L) for bath, laundry, and cleaning, plus sachet/bottled water for drinking and cooking. If you wan borehole, make sure dem drill 240m+ with full reverse osmosis — budget ₦2.5-3.5M total.

Lagos.Cool Editorial

4 June 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

Lekki Phase 1 sit on one of Lagos most challenging water table. Lagos State Permanent Secretary for Drainage and Water don talk publicly say "everyone wey dey dig borehole for Lekki axis dey probably drink shit water." Dat one no be joke — na government official dey describe di reality. Scientific study confirm say saline water extend to 162 metres depth for Lekki — any borehole wey dem drill below 200m dey tap brackish or contaminated water. Proper deep borehole (240m with reverse osmosis) cost ₦2-3 million. Most Lekki household rely on tanker delivery (₦47,000 per 10,000L) plus sachet water. Total monthly water cost for Lekki: ₦140,000-₦186,000.

💡 Water tips

NEVER drink borehole water for Lekki wey dem no treat — government own don warn say e contaminated
Store tanker water for clean tank — check tank every 3 months for algae and sediment
If your estate get borehole, demand water test certificate and RO treatment proof
Pure water (sachet) safer than most Lekki borehole water for drinking and cooking
Water dispenser with 20L bottle (₦500-₦800 per bottle) na di safest drinking option
Budget ₦140,000-₦186,000/month for water for Lekki
Lekki Water Desalination Project ($288M) dey planned — when e start, e go supply 200,000 cubic metres/day

🚚 Tanker providers

VGC Water SupplyTankFill LagosLekki Water Tankers AssociationEstate management (some estates include tanker delivery in service charge)

📊 How Lekki Phase 1 compare

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⚖️ 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.

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FAQ

Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Lekki Phase 1. Expect depth of 80–150 metres for around ₦2,000,000, with deeper drilling needed. ro recommended for drinking..