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Water for Oniru

So-soMixedBorehole: Yes

Water quality

Quality ratingSo-so
Water typeMixed
Borehole viableYes
Borehole depth80120m
Treatment neededTreatment advisable. Some areas have fresher water.

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)

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
₦70,000–₦120,000/month
Estimated cost for household of 4 for Oniru
≈ 11% of median 2-bed rent for Oniru

Monthly water budget — household of 4

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

Recommended water strategy

ESTATE-MANAGED TANKER: Similar to VI — water normally dey inside service charge. Budget ₦70,000-₦120,000/month if e no dey included.

Lagos.Cool Editorial
4 June 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

Oniru share di same brackish water table with VI and Lekki. Most Oniru estate dey include tanker delivery for service charge, but quality dey vary. Ask estate management for water source documentation before you sign lease.

📊 How Oniru compare

Banana Island
0
Cheapest for Lagos
Oniru
120,000
← Oniru
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 Oniru
⚡ Power
Power supply for Oniru

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FAQ

Yes — borehole drilling dey work for Oniru. Expect depth of 80–120 metres for around ₦n/a, with treatment advisable. some areas have fresher water..