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Water for Magodo Phase 2

GoodFreshBorehole: Yes

Water quality

Quality ratingGood
Water typeFresh
Borehole viableYes
Borehole depth4070m
Treatment neededGood groundwater. Basic filtration sufficient.

Cost breakdown

Sachet (pure water)₦500per bag (20 sachets)
Bottled water₦1,300per pack (12 bottles)
Tanker delivery
Borehole (drilling)
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
₦10,000–₦25,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Magodo Phase 2
≈ 6% of median 2-bed rent for Magodo Phase 2

Monthly water budget — household of 4

Sachet only
3 bags/day for family of 4
₦45,000/mo

Recommended water strategy

BOREHOLE: Good GRA infrastructure. Estate get shared borehole inside service charge.

Lagos.Cool Editorial
28 July 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

Magodo Phase 2 get good groundwater for 40-70m. Di GRA estate dem get well-maintained shared borehole.

Magodo Phase 2 na planned, gated estate, and that dey change the water picture for the resident favour. Many home here dey draw on estate or private borehole wey na part of the development, often with treatment and plenty overhead storage, so the supply more managed and reliable than for unplanned part of the mainland. Groundwater generally good, and the upmarket character of the estate mean house fit afford proper filtration and quality tank.

Like everywhere for Lagos, the state utility no be the working source, but for Magodo the private alternative well-organised: established driller, treatment installer and tanker service all dey serve the estate. The standard resident setup na borehole with filtration system and plenty storage, plus bottle or filtered drinking water. For gated, security-conscious community wey value low-hassle living, water na one of the more solved problem — well-drilled borehole here fit run quietly for years.

📊 How Magodo Phase 2 compare

Banana Island
0
Cheapest for Lagos
Magodo Phase 2
25,000
← Magodo Phase 2
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 Magodo Phase 2
⚡ Power
Power supply for Magodo Phase 2

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FAQ

Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Magodo Phase 2. Expect depth of 40–70 metres for around ₦n/a, with good groundwater. basic filtration sufficient..